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Pads logy ,Placenta Retention and Ex a ationANILPage 3 of 4 <br />III. Indications for Pathology: <br />If processing instructions are received from the physician (Section C) further <br />is examination of the specimen should be initiated at this time. <br />A. Accession the specimen per standard procedure <br />B. Notify the Pathologist <br />IV. Infection Control/ Specimen Disposal: <br />• <br />Rotate and save placenta's for ninety-six (96) hours (fourth day after <br />receipt). If no further instructions are received from the submitting <br />physician proceed with disposal. <br />A. Record date of disposal on the "Placenta Examination Form1°. <br />B. Retain placenta records according to the retention guidelines of three <br />(3) years. <br />C. Disposed of placentas in the red biohazard barrels, located in the <br />caged area of the Engineering Department. Contact the Environmental <br />Services Department for admittance. <br />D. Line the red biohazard barrel with a red biohazard bag. Red <br />biohazard bags can be obtained from the Environmental Services <br />Department. Do not overfill containers. Tie the red biohazard bag closed <br />using a single knot. <br />E. Accumulated placentas will be disposed of by means of incineration <br />destruction and will be removed from hospital premises on a <br />predetermined schedule by a contracted service. Only barreled items will <br />be transported for disposal. <br />F. At time of pickup, an Environmental Services Department <br />representative will sign and obtain a copy of the "Hazardous Waste <br />Hauling Record and Certificate of Destruction." A file of these records <br />will be maintained in the Environmental Services Department. <br />References: <br />1. Placenta News, 1/2003 <br />2. Cascadia Placenta Registry <br />3. Waldemar A. Schmidt, PhD, MD, Medical Director <br />4. The Placenta: Valuable Evidence in Newborn Neurologic Deficit Claims, 1/2003 <br />5. CLAIMSRx <br />6. NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company <br />7. Risk Management Department <br />Cross References: <br />1. Placenta Examination Form (see Tully Whir Printing Company, form MR -7400-922 <br />(10/10/07) <br />2. Delta Pathology Requisition Form (see Delta Pathology Associates for this form) <br />A&vvrovals: <br />aboratory Administrative Director - (10/07/08) <br />Laboratory Medical Director - (10/08/08) <br />Policy Committee - (09/24/08) <br />http://172.16.0.5/policy/policy.nsf/7db0ebfd3e2l O600872571470079e3a4/Cb48a364957237a88825746b007c... 4/9/2010 <br />