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I e W • +I California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation DEUEL VOCATIONAL INSTITUTION March 10, 2006 No. 157 - OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE- Medical Waste Disposal Plan Purpose and Obiectives A. To provide for the collection, storage and disposal of medical waste in a manner that ensures the health and safety of all inmates, staff and the general public. References Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.5, Sections 25117 and 25117.5; California Administrative Code, Title 22, Division 4, Sections 66840 and 66840, Division 5, Section 70847, Division 6, Section 72657; ACA Standards 2-4259 and 2-4341. Approval and Review This plan shall be reviewed and updated annually by the Health Care Manager during the month of April andforw rough the Chief Deputy Warden for review and final approval by the Warden. Responsibility The Warden delegates overall responsibility to the Health Care Manager. Methods A. Types of Medical Waste Generated Laboratory Wastes- Specimens or pathological and microbiological waste containing blood or other infected materials. 2. Blood or Body Fluids- Liquid blood elements or other regulated body fluids, or articles contaminated with blood or body fluids. 3. Sharps- Syringes, needles, blades, broken glass, microscope slides. 4. Surgical Specimens- Human tissues removed surgically or by autopsy. 5. Isolation Waste- Waste contaminated with excretion, exudates, or secretions from humans who are isolated due to highly communicable diseases. Deuel Vocational Institution is registered as a Large Quantity Generator. The estimated monthly amount of Medical Waste generated is approximately 400, pounds. B. Handling Medical Waste Prior to handling any medical waste bags, containers or receptacles, appropriate clothing shall be put on. Disposable gloves and aprons shall be maintained in all areas generating medical waste.