First-Ever Qualified Evaluator Workshop Set to Elevate Pharmacy Standards in Nashville

Elevating Pharmacy Standards: The Inaugural Qualified Evaluator Workshop

In an unprecedented move to enhance pharmacy practices, Camino Compass is set to lead the first-ever Qualified Evaluator Workshop at the Compounding360 Studio Sessions in Nashville on June 25, 2026. Spearheaded by the esteemed Jocelyn Freimuth, PharmD, MBA, BCSCP, this workshop aims to empower 64 qualified evaluators through rigorous hands-on training in sterile compounding methodologies.

The Need for Enhanced Evaluation Skills

Since the updated USP <797> standards were implemented on November 1, 2023, the pharmacy industry has encountered the most stringent personnel competency standards in over a decade. Evaluators are now entrusted with the pivotal role of ensuring patient safety through accurate assessments of compounding personnel skills. However, many evaluators have historically lacked dedicated training opportunities tailored to their unique responsibilities. This workshop is specifically designed to bridge that gap, emphasizing the importance of high standards in evaluator performance.

What to Expect at the Workshop

The workshop, hosted by Pharmacy Stars and open to the public at no charge, promises an interactive, high-energy experience. Participants will engage in a series of rotations through four fully functioning cleanroom environments, each focusing on critical competencies:
1. Garb and Hand Hygiene: Understanding the foundational steps before entering a cleanroom.
2. Aseptic Technique: Learning the nuances of maintaining sterile conditions while handling pharmaceuticals.
3. Gloved Fingertip Testing and Air Sampling: Focused practice to ensure compliance with industry standards.
4. Handling Hazardous Materials: Key protocols for safely managing chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs.

Each of these tracks is designed not merely for passive learning; rather, they challenge participants to apply their knowledge in real-time, thereby reinforcing the disciplines essential to their roles. As Freimuth emphasizes,