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➢ Containers should be <br />identified in areas either <br />by signage or policy <br />➢ Final packaging for disposal <br />must be in accordance with <br />Federal DOT requirements <br />➢ <br />Final destruction method <br />should be selected based <br />on the type of waste and the <br />regulations for the state <br />(i.e. pathological waste and <br />trace chemotherapy sent for incineration) <br />WasteMreenAHealthcare" <br />PROTECTING PEOPLE. REDUCING RISK." <br />➢ General Packaging Requirements: <br />• There will be no identifiable release to the environment <br />• The effectiveness of the package is not substantially <br />reduced <br />• There will be no hazardous material residue adhering to <br />the outside of the package <br />➢ DOT requires bags to be able to contain a certain measure <br />of strength to hold its contents <br />➢ When large packaging is required use wheeled carts and <br />bulk outer packaging (BOP) <br />Typical Regulated Medical Waste generated within facilities <br />include: <br />• Blood bags <br />• Hemo-vacs <br />• Items saturated with blood or body fluid <br />■ Blue pads <br />■ Dressings <br />■ Gowns and gloves <br />■ Surgical sponges <br />• IV bags used to administer blood product <br />• IV bags with blood in the tubing <br />• Suction Canisters w/blood or body fluids <br />➢ These items should be placed in a red bag liner and disposed of as <br />regulated medical waste <br />WasteMreeMHealthcare" <br />PROTECTING PEOPLE. REDUCING RISK.- <br />➢ Waste which is NOT RMW: <br />• Category A Materials <br />• Pharmaceutical waste • <br />• USDA waste <br />• Chemicals <br />• Hazardous waste <br />• Radioactive waste <br />• Complete human remains <br />• Bulk Chemotherapy waste <br />• Compressed gas cylinders, canisters, <br />inhalers, and aerosol cans <br />• Any devices or solutions containing mercury <br />or other heavy metals <br />E <br />WasteXreeMHealthcare" WasteMreeMHealthcare' <br />PROTECTING PEOPLE. REDUCING RISK.- PROTECTING PEOPLE. REDUCING RISK. - <br />