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LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL D-8420-40 <br /> FACILITIES MANAGEMENT REVISED: JUNE,2011 <br /> ENVIRONMENT OF CARE PAGE 1 OF 1 <br /> MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT <br /> STORAGE OF MEDICAL WASTE <br /> I. POLICY <br /> Lodi Memorial Hospital collects and stores medical waste in the locked Biohazardous Waste Storage Area <br /> until transported by the medical waste hauler. <br /> II. PURPOSE <br /> To ensure that medical waste is stored in a safe and secure manner to minimize exposure to patients,visitors, <br /> staff, and community. <br /> III. PROCEDURE <br /> A. All biohazardous waste is stored,handled or transported in containers that are leak-resistant, have tight <br /> fitting covers and are kept clean and in good repair. <br /> B. Biohazard bags and filled sharps containers shall not be stored for more than seven days at a <br /> temperature above 32°F. This seven day period begins when any waste is placed into the locked <br /> storage area. <br /> C. The storage area is marked with signs saying: <br /> • English: "CAUTION—BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE AREA— <br /> UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS KEEP OUT", and <br /> • Spanish: "CUIDADO—ZONA DE RESIDUOS BIOLOGICOS PELIGROSOS— <br /> PROHIBIDA LA ENTRADA A PERSONAS NO AUTORIZADAS". <br /> D. Location of hospital facility storage areas: <br /> • West Facility......................................Exterior of building on north side, area is <br /> covered, fenced and locked at all times. <br /> • Main Facility......................................Exterior of building on north side, area is <br /> covered, fenced and locked at all times. <br /> • Conrad Building..................................Exterior of building on west side, area is covered, <br /> fenced and locked at all times. <br /> REVISED: 11/04,4/07 <br /> REVIEWED: 5/10 IO <br /> L:\LMH\P&P\EOC\D-MEDICAL WASTED-8420-40.doc <br />