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0enna Nursing Rehabalitatian Cenf <br /> whether there are other procedures required for storage and treatment. Inquire if <br /> contractor has alternative transportation, storage and disposal plan that can be <br /> implemented: <br /> If determined that other procedures are required, Vienna's contingencies include: <br /> a. Contact the local enforcement agency for guidance at San Joaquin County <br /> Environmental Health Department, 600 East Main Street Stockton, CA 95202 <br /> i <br /> Tel. #(209) 468-3420. <br /> b. Contact the California Department of Health Services Medical Waste <br /> Management Division and the Office of the Emergency Services for updates <br /> and available alternatives. <br /> C. Attempt to secure services of an alternate contractor who may be able to <br /> transport and dispose of waste until regular service is restored. (ref: CDPH <br /> Medical Waste Management Division list of Approved Facilities) <br /> www.cdphca/gov/cerdic/medicalwaste/Pages/TransferTreatment,asp <br /> Handling Spills <br /> Any leak or spill of a medical waste is decontaminated by the following procedure adopted <br /> by Vienna. Only staff members who are trained and competent regarding the proper <br /> procedures, that have the appropriate spill clean-up equipment and personal protective <br /> equipment are allowed to clean blood or other potentially infectious materials. <br /> The Director of Staff Development and other Department heads are responsible for <br /> ensuring that staff members have been trained regarding spill response procedures for <br /> materials to which they may be exposed. <br /> Procedure: <br /> 1. All spills are contained immediately and cleaned up by trained employees or <br /> others properly trained and equipped to work with potentially concentrated <br /> infectious materials. <br /> 2. Alert people in immediate area of spill to keep away and not to touch the <br /> material or walk near it. <br /> 12 <br />