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r <br /> Vienna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center <br /> MEDICAL WASTE INSPECTION <br /> Date of Inspection: May 5, 2011 <br /> 1) HSC Section 118280—MW label and contain <br /> A) The biohazardous waste container in Room 34 is now labeled with biohazard <br /> symbols on the lid and sides of the waste container. <br /> B) A photo was taken in Room 34 as evidence of correction. <br /> 2) HSC Section 118307—Interim storage labeled <br /> A) Room 3 and Room 34 have biohazard symbols to show that they are interim <br /> storage areas for biohazard waste. The locked cabinet in the Director of Nursing <br /> (DON) Office has a biohazard symbol as this is an interim area for <br /> pharmaceutical waste. <br /> B) Photos were taken in these areas as evidence of correction. <br /> NOTES: <br /> 1. The two sharps container on medication carts that were filled past the "fill" line <br /> were snapped closed, taped and sealed and sent to the designated accumulation <br /> area for pick up. <br /> 2. Effective 5/5/2011, the practice of using red biohazardous waste bags to store <br /> soiled linens in isolation rooms as well as transporting soiled linens or soiled mop <br /> heads to the laundry was discontinued. A white barrel lined with blue plastic bag <br /> and "melt away bag" is initiated for soiled linens and a clear plastic bag is used <br /> for soiled mop heads. A staff in-service was conducted on the same day to <br /> inform and implement the new changes regarding soiled linen and mop heads <br /> handling. <br /> 3. Amendment was done of Vienna's Medical Waste Management Plan stating <br /> that pharmaceutical waste when full and ready for disposal will be removed from <br /> interim storage area and will be taken to the designated accumulation area. (See <br /> attached update of the Medical Waste Management Plan). <br />