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ST. DOMINIC'S HOSPITAL <br /> HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT <br /> POLICIES AND PROCEDURES <br /> SUBJECT: SPECIAL HANDLING OF INFECTIOUS WASTE <br /> Labeled infectious waste hampers with lids are located in specific areas throughout the <br /> hospital. The Housekeeping Aide is responsible to see that these are lined with large red <br /> plastic liners obtained from the Housekeeping storeroom. <br /> Infectious waste which has been previously bagged in smaller red bags and deposited <br /> in this special container, is picked up last by the Housekeeping Aide in charge of <br /> removing all waste from the.nursing floors. This is then taken outside to the covered bin <br /> used exclusively for infectious waste. This waste is then picked up by the ciesi�nated <br /> infectious waste hauler. <br /> Damp wipe infectious waste hampers twice a week with SaniMaster Ill. Wear gloves and <br /> wash hands thoroughly afterwards. <br /> HKO43 <br /> Effective: 3/90 <br /> Reviewed: 11/91, 4/92 <br />