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BOARD OF TRUSTEES <br />SAN JOAQUIN LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT <br />SERVING <br />James Culbertson, Pres. <br />° <br />City of Lodi <br />Patricia E. Vannuccl, Secy. <br />1601 East Hazelton Avenue P. O. Box 2009 <br />San Joaquin County <br />Anthonette Van Spronsen <br />City of Escalon <br />Earl Pimentei <br />Stockton, California 95201 <br />City of Manteca <br />Fern Bupbee <br />209/466-6781 <br />City of Ripon <br />Daniel L. Flores <br />City of Stockton <br />John D. Mast, M.D. <br />City of Tracy <br />William J. Wade <br />Jopi Khanna, M.D.. M.P.H., District Health Officer <br />San Joaquin County <br />Mary Anna Love <br />San Joaquin County <br />July 14, 1986 <br />Linda Hutchings, RN <br />Tracy Community Memorial Hospital <br />1420 N. Tracy Blvd. <br />Tracy, CA 95376 <br />RE: Name Tracy Community Memorial Hospital' <br />Address 1420 N. Tracy Blvd., Trac, CA 95376 <br />On 6-2-86 an inspection was conducted at the above referenced premise. The inspection <br />identified the following violations of Title 22 California Administrative Code: <br />1. The inhouse infectious waste.containers are not properly identified. Containers <br />shall be provided with the words "Infectious Waste or Biohazard" with the <br />international symbol written on both sides and the lid, readily visible. <br />2. No certification of infectious waste bags strength. Provide certification from <br />the company showing that the bags meet Section 66840(f) of the regulations. <br />3. The storage area was not properly identified. Properly identify storage area <br />according'to the regulations Section 66840(e). Warning signs shall be readily <br />legible during daylight from a.distance of at least 25 feet. <br />4. Improper operating procedures being followed for steam sterilizer/autoclave unit. <br />a. Thermometers not checked for calibration at least annually, provide copy of <br />calibration. <br />5. Infectious waste handling procedure shall be updated to include the following: <br />a. Method for decontamination of equipment that is exposed to infectious waste. <br />b. Type and strength of sanitizer used. Also provide material safety data sheets. <br />c. Provide the Health District with a copy of this procedure. <br />6. Outside area where containers are washed and decontaminated surface not smooth and <br />impervious. Shall be properly drained to a sewer line. <br />The above listed violations are to be corrected within thirty (30) days from the date <br />of this letter. If you have any questions, contact James Miller, Senior.Sanitarian of <br />my Staff at 209-466-6781, Extension 81. <br />Jogi Khanna, M.D., M.P.H. <br />Dis t H it ffi r <br />E <br />C. eland H 11, Director <br />Environmental Health Division <br />CLH/ JRM : ch <br />cc: Facility Licensing Section, 2422 Arden Way, Bldg. B, Suite 35, Sacramento, CA 95825 <br />