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975 S.Fairmont Ave. <br /> P.O.Box 3004 <br /> LodiLodi,California 95240 <br /> LI <br /> 209.334.3411 <br /> ealth lodihealth.org <br /> 11N <br /> 800 S. Lower Sacramento, Lodi CA 95241 <br /> o HSC 118280(b)—Medical Waste Label and Container. At the West facility, <br /> Biohazardous bags were observed on the ground stored in the designated storage <br /> accumulation area. During the inspection the Safety Security Manager placed the <br /> Red Biohazardous bags in a Biohazardous waste container. To containerize <br /> biohazard bags place them for storage,handling,or transport in a rigid container. The <br /> container must be labeled with the word"Biohazardous Waste"and the international <br /> symbol or the word"biohazardous Waste"on the lid and sides so as to be visible <br /> from any lateral direction. <br /> ■ Education with the Environmental Services staff regarding the appropriate <br /> placement and disposal and labeling methods of red bag waste has been <br /> conducted on Nov. 6,2013 for the 800 S. Lower Sacramento Road location. <br /> The training records are attached. <br /> o HSC 118280(d)(1)(A)—Medical Waste must have pick-ups performed at least once <br /> every 7 days. A period of 10 days elapsed between pick-ups at the Lodi Health West <br /> facility. A pick-up was performed on 12-18-12 and the next pick-tip was on 12-28- <br /> 12. The requirement is that biohazard waste must be picked-up at least once every 7 <br /> days. <br /> ■ The waste was not picked-up by Stericycle on 12-21-13. We have <br /> communicated with our vendor that we require pick-tips every 7 days. <br /> Please let me know if you require any additional information. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Gayle Moses,HEM <br /> Safety Officer/Safety Security Manager <br /> Lodi Memorial Hospital <br /> CC: Chris Dickey <br /> Facilities Management Director <br />