Developing a personnel qualification strategy for cleanroom access in the pharmaceutical industry.
Keywords:
Pharmaceutical industry, Cleanroom, Aseptic practices, Personnel qualification, Aseptic process simulationAbstract
Cleanrooms are environments with strict control of particulate and microbial contamination, essential to ensure the sterility of manufactured medicinal products. As personnel represent the main source of contamination in these areas, it is crucial that they are properly qualified to understand the fundamental concepts related to aseptic process maintenance and to develop the necessary skills to perform gowning procedures correctly. In this context, the objective of this study is to propose a qualification strategy for personnel accessing cleanrooms in a pharmaceutical industry. A qualitative case study was conducted, based on the analysis of applicable regulatory standards and guidelines, as well as participation in meetings with the Quality Assurance management of the pharmaceutical company. During these meetings, the qualification strategy was discussed with experienced professionals. The defined strategy was structured into three stages: Stage 1 which consisted of theoretical training on the concept of cleanrooms and the impact of human behavior on maintaining a sterile environment; Stage 2 involved practical training on the correct gowning procedure required for access; and Stage 3 comprised a microbiological assessment to verify the effectiveness of the gowning performed by the personnel. As a result, it was possible to establish a clear and practical qualification strategy in compliance with current regulatory requirements, ensuring that personnel are properly qualified to access cleanrooms without compromising the quality of sterile medicinal products.
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