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Section I Disposal of Medications, Syringes and Needles Page 1 of 1 <br />5.5 <br />Syringe and Needle Disposal 1 10/07 <br />111]_11 [!M <br />Used syringes and needles are disposed of safely and in accordance with applicable laws and <br />safety regulations. <br />1. To avoid risk of needle stick/contamination, only OSHA -approved safety needles are to <br />be used. <br />2. Immediately after use, syringes and needles are placed into puncture resistant, one-way <br />containers specifically designed for that purpose. Syringes and needles are never <br />deliberately bent or broken. <br />3. Whatever the location (e.g., medication room, affixed to the medication cart), the <br />disposal containers are fitted with a lid that prohibits reaching into the container. While <br />awaiting disposal, used containers of discarded needles are kept where residents and <br />unauthorized staff do not have access (such as in a locked medication room). <br />4. When containers are two-thirds full, they are sealed and disposed of in the same manner <br />as hazardous waste. <br />Nursing Care Center Pharmacy Policy & Procedure Manual - 02007 PharMerica Corp <br />