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Plan - Medical Waste Managegant Program Page 6 of 10 <br />1P 0 <br />in the Central Waste Storage Area. Final pick-up occurs on a scheduled basis by <br />Stericycle Incorporated medical waste hauler for transport to an approved incineration <br />facility. <br />3. Pathology Waste: <br />Due to an outsource agreement, pathology specimens are couriered off-site to a non - <br />owned facility remote from Dameron Hospital for analysis. <br />All pathology waste will be separated from other medical waste and hazardous wastes <br />(such as fixatives). Waste will be placed in a red bag and deposited into a specially <br />marked secondary container labeled with the words "Pathology Waste" or "PATH." The <br />container will be stored in the Central Waste Storage Area. Final pick-up occurs on a <br />scheduled basis by Stericycle medical waste hauler for transport to an approved <br />incineration facility. Unfixed specimens deemed waste shall not be stored for more than <br />14 days at a temperature above 32 degrees Fahrenheit. <br />4. Placental Waste: <br />Placentas shall be handled and disposed of as "pathologic waste" in accordance with <br />California Health & Safety Code Section 118275(f) and 118215 (a), unless as described <br />herein. Because placentas are filled with liquid blood, they are classified as biohazardous <br />waste. <br />Unfixed (without formalin preservative added; fresh) placentas are considered <br />biohazardous waste. Unfixed placentas from Obstetrics are stored in the Pathology <br />refrigerator for up to ninety-six (96) hours and then are handled as pathology waste per <br />#3 above. <br />Fixed (with formalin preservative) placentas with residual formalin preservative will be <br />handled as pathology waste per #3 above. <br />5. Pharmaceutical Waste: <br />All pharmaceutical waste will be separated from other medical waste and hazardous <br />wastes deposited in a specially marked, blue and white collection container labeled with <br />the words "Incineration Only." When the container is full, without compacting, the locking <br />lid is to be secured to prevent loss of contents prior to disposal. Two (2) tamper -evident <br />seals are also to be in place. These containers are picked up by Stericycle medical waste <br />hauler for transport to an approved incineration facility on a scheduled basis. <br />B. Medical Waste Storage Methods: <br />Worksite accumulation areas near waste generation sites (patient rooms, surgical suites, <br />proced u re/treatment/exam i nation rooms) include soiled utility rooms. <br />All medical waste will be collected and stored in the Biohazardous Waste Storage Area <br />until treated by Environmental Services personnel. All biohazardous waste shall be <br />stored, handled, or transported in containers that are leak resistant, have tight fitting <br />covers, and are kept clean and in good repair. This area shall be marked with warning <br />http://dhalts01 /policy/policy.nsf/2b0145f9f8 l 80bc28725727600642564/bbd8f2e55 5d6304... 4/14/2011 <br />