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Infection Control—Environments <br /> .r fection Control <br /> Medical Waste Management — Employee Training <br /> Highlights Policy Statement <br /> All personnel will be required to attend and participate in regularly scheduled in-service <br /> training programs. <br /> Policy Interpretation and Implementation <br /> Class Attendance 1. All personnel who generate or handle infectious waste will be required to attend <br /> and participate in infectious waste management training. The training will provide <br /> an overview of the issues and will 'identify relevant policies and procedures. <br /> Contents of Class 2. Training in medical waste management includes,but is not limited to: <br /> a. An explanation and review of the medical waste management plan; <br /> b. A review of each employee's duties and responsibilities concerning the <br /> handling,disposing,and storage of medical wastes;and <br /> c. Possible health and safety hazards associated with handling and disposal of <br /> potentially infectious medical waste. <br /> Reference to Policies and 3. All staff and practitioners will refer to relevant policies and procedures regarding <br /> Procedures management of infectious wastes in their everyday activities. <br /> See also OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and Enforcement Standards at: <br /> www.osha.gov/ <br /> See also CDC's Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Healthcare <br /> Facilities at:www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/rr/rr5210,1df <br /> n/a <br /> Medical Waste Policies <br /> Date: By: <br /> Date: By: <br /> Date: By: <br /> Date: By: <br /> Operational Policy and Procedure Manual <br /> 22 <br /> ©2001 MED-PASS,Inc.(Revised August 2009) <br />