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California Department of Corrections �_ `f""j <br /> DEUEL VOCATIONAL INSTITUTION , <br /> Tracy, California <br /> x <br /> w <br /> L No. 157-OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE-Medical Waste Disposal Plan <br /> II. Pumose and Obiectives <br /> A. To provide for the collection, storage and disposal of medical waste in a manner that ensures the <br /> health and safety of all inmates, staff and the general public. <br /> III. References <br /> Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.5, Sections 25117 and 25117.5; California Administrative Code,Title <br /> 22, Division 4, Sections 66840 and 66840, Division 5, Section 70847, Division 6, Section 72657; ACA <br /> Standards 2-4259 and 2-4341. <br /> IV. Approval and Review <br /> This plan shall be reviewed and updated annually by the Health Care Manager during the month of <br /> January and forwarded through the Chief Deputy Warden for review and final approval by the Warden. <br /> V. Responsibility <br /> The Warden delegates overall responsibility to the Health Care Manager. <br /> VI. Methods <br /> A. Types of Medical Waste Generated <br /> 1. Laboratory Wastes- Specimens or pathological and microbiological waste containing <br /> blood or other infected materials. <br /> 2. Blood or Body Fluids-Liquid blood elements.or other regulated body fluids, or articles <br /> contaminated with blood or body fluids. <br /> 3. Sharps-Syringes,needles,blades,broken glass,microscope slides. <br /> 4. Surgical Specimens-Human tissues removed surgically or by autopsy. <br /> 5. Isolation Waste- Waste contaminated with excretion, exudate, or secretions from <br /> humans who are isolated due to highly communicable diseases. <br /> Deuel Vocational Institution is registered as a Large Quantity Generator. The estimated monthly <br /> amount of Medical Waste generated is approximately 300 pounds. <br /> B. Handling Medical Waste <br /> L Prior to handling any medical waste bags, containers or receptacles, appropriate <br /> clothing shall be put on. Disposable gloves and aprons shall be maintained in all areas <br /> generating medical waste. <br />