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LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL <br />800 South Lower Sacramento Road • Lodi, California 95240 • (209) 368-8861 <br />May 25, 1978 <br />S.O. Smelsey, M.D. <br />Assistant Health Officer <br />San Joaquin Local Health District <br />1601 East Hazelton Avenue <br />Stockton, California 95205 <br />Dear Dr. Smelsey: <br />MAY 3 01978 <br />SAN J0 "AC'. ►' N I-00AL <br />HEALTH DISTRICT <br />In reference to the disposal of infectious wastes the following <br />is the procedure used for transporting and disposing of the <br />wastes: <br />(1) All infectious or hazardous wastes are double red <br />bagged and removed from the area on a cart for <br />"dirty" transport only. The wastes are then taken <br />to the incinerator and burned. <br />(2) Laboratory wastes are taken by the above method <br />and burned. Any residue is put in the compactor <br />for disposal. <br />(3) Syringes and needles are rendered unusable before <br />being bagged. <br />(4) The compactor is emptied twice a week, and is <br />steam cleaned before being returned. <br />I hope this inforr,iation meets your requirements. <br />Si ,ereereIy, <br />Doris McLaughlin <br />Administrator <br />DM: djm <br />® A S.b.WW, of National McElcal Enterprises, IM. <br />