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lestrnntwotro� PROCEDURE NUMBER -- <br />EFFECTIVE DATE <br />ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE 9/91 <br />TITLE PAGE NUMBER <br />1 of 1 <br />REVISION DATE <br />TRANSFERRING RED BAG TRASH 9/91 <br />I <br />PURPOSE: Transfer Red Bag Isolation Trash from trash cart to Biohazard <br />Boxes using Universal Blood and Body Fluid/Substance Precautions. <br />SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT <br />1. Gloves <br />2. Mask <br />3. Gown as needed <br />j 4. compacting.tool <br />PROCEUDRE STEPS <br />1. ;Red Bag•Isolation,trash should. be. doubled bagged while transporting <br />through Hospital/Medical Office. <br />2. Gloves and Mask should be worn while..transferring Red Bag trash to <br />.Biohaza-rdous.Boxes.. <br />3. ,A gown should be worn.if contact between employees:clothes•and.Red"Bag <br />trash is. anticipated. <br />KEY .POINTS <br />1. Isolation Storage Room must remain locked at all times. <br />2. When placing. Red Bag trash in Biohazardous Boxes use special <br />compacting tool, do not use hands to compact trash. <br />3. Thorough hand washing should follow end of transfer process <br />i <br />i <br />i <br />a <br />101179-105 (12-89) <br />