Remote Surface Sampling & Employee Qualification Support
HSS provides remote surface sampling programs and employee qualification assessments to help pharmacies demonstrate continued compliance with USP 797 (sterile compounding) and USP 800 (hazardous drug handling).
We help facilities maintain defensible environmental monitoring data and verify personnel competency in safe aseptic technique and hazardous drug handling. As a Service-Disabled Veteran–Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HSS supports VA Medical Centers, DoD hospitals, academic medical systems, and independent compounding pharmacies nationwide.
Remote Surface Sampling Program
This service supports continuous compliance when on-site certification is not active.
Sampling Kits & Workflow
- Pre-assembled sampling kits shipped directly to site
- Step-by-step collection procedures for pharmacy or EVS staff
- ISO 17025 accredited laboratory analysis
- Chain-of-custody documentation included
Sampling Locations
- PEC work zone surfaces
- High-touch cleanroom areas
- Segregated compounding spaces (SCA)
- HD compounding & storage areas (USP 800)
Reporting & Trending
- Microbial CFU counts by location
- Alert/action limit comparison
- Corrective action recommendation guidance
- Quarterly & annual trending summaries available
Employee Qualification & Competency Program
Initial & Ongoing Qualification
- Aseptic technique competency demonstrations
- Media fill (process simulation) guidance & review
- Gloved fingertip testing protocols & frequency
- Surface sampling tied to personnel workflows
Hazardous Drug Handling Competency (USP 800)
- HD preparation & transfer technique validation
- PPE selection, donning/doffing verification
- Hazardous waste handling & decontamination practice reviews
- Spill procedure training and assessment
Documentation Provided
- Competency sign-offs with evaluator verification
- Pass/fail scoring criteria
- Written corrective coaching guidance
- Files aligned for Joint Commission, State Board, VHA, CAP review
Standards & Regulatory Alignment
Our programs align directly with current pharmacy and laboratory compliance standards. All documentation is audit-ready and traceable.
USP 797 – Sterile compounding personnel competency & surface EM
USP 800 – Hazardous drug handling, PPE, and residue control
CETA CAG-003 – PEC cleanroom and operational certification practices
ISO 14644 – Cleanroom classification & particulate expectations
Joint Commission / State Board – Survey compliance and documentation readiness
Who We Support
Why Partner with HSS
Clear, Easy-to-Follow Workflows
Staff can collect samples confidently and consistently.
Accredited Laboratory Partnerships
Defensible results suitable for regulatory review.
Practical Training & Coaching
Focused on real-world compounding workflows.
SDVOSB Nationwide Support
Meets federal set-aside & subcontracting requirements.
SDVOSB Certified
Service-Disabled Veteran–Owned Small Business — meets VA / DoD set-aside & subcontracting requirements
Ready to Set Up a Remote Sampling Program?
Contact our team to discuss your facility's environmental monitoring needs or employee qualification program requirements.