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11/12/2010 14:19 2092394 BUSINESS OFFICE PAGE 06 <br /> Medical Waste Storage <br /> Highlights Policy Statement <br /> Medical waste stored for treatment,disposal,or pickup shall be protected in accordance with <br /> established policies and procedures. <br /> Policy Interpretation and ImplementatiOu. <br /> Labeling of Containers 1. Containers of untreated medical waste that are not otherwise labeled will be <br /> labeled with a water resistant label , stating "biohazard", "b1ohazardous waste", <br /> and/or and biohazard symbol,affixed to the outside of the container whenever such <br /> a container is identified. <br /> Warning Labels <br /> 2, Warning labels must be large enough to ensure d,at they are clearly visible and <br /> readable from a distance of at least five(5)feet. <br /> Storage Locations <br /> 3. Containers of medical waste will be stored in the following location(s): <br /> Medication Room Station 1 Medication Room Station 2 <br /> Biohazard Room Station 1 Dumpster on North end.of Parking Lot <br /> Note:Containers must be protected from the wind,rain,and water. <br /> Refrigeration of Medical <br /> Wastes 4. Medical waste that is likely to decay or rot before being treated, disposed of, or <br /> picked up, will be refrigerated or in, an area or manner that keeps the waste from <br /> decaying or rotting until it has been properly disposed of.Medical wastes meeting <br /> this criteria will be maintained at the following location(s): <br /> Protection of Medical <br /> Wastes 5. Medical wastes must be stored so that it is protected from animals and does not <br /> provide a breading place or a food source for insects and rodents. <br /> Outside Storage <br /> d. Containers or buildings that are used to store medical wastes and sharps outdoors <br /> (e.g., dumpsters, sheds, etc.), will be locked at all times to prevent unauthorized <br /> access. <br /> Access to Medical Wastes <br /> 7. Access to medical wastes storage areas are limited to the following personnel: <br /> Reporting Violations <br /> S. Anyone who discovers violations of these policies must report such incidents to the <br /> Infection Control Coordinator(or designee)immediately or as soon as practical. <br /> Storage Limitations <br /> 9. Medical waste will not be stored on premises for more than 7 days. <br /> condrsaes an mewpage <br /> 0 2001 MED-PASS,Inc.(Revised August 2009) <br />