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MEDICAL WASTE <br /> Classification: <br /> Medical waste is classified into 2 groups, a large quantity generator or a small quantity <br /> generator. This is determined by the amount of'.monthly meckal waste the entity <br /> produces.A facility which produces 200 lbs. or more per month would be classified as a <br /> large quantity generator. A facTity which produces less than 200 lbs. of medical waste <br /> per month would be classified as a small quan'ity generator. <br /> Reporting: <br /> Large Quantity Generator <br /> ® Must submit a medical waste management plan to the health authorities. <br /> • Must maintain on site tracking records for 3 years. <br /> • Are subject to annual inspections. <br /> Fees are involved. <br /> Small Quantity Operator <br /> Does not have to submit any forms to local health authorities. <br /> • Not subject to annual inspections <br /> • No fees are involved. <br /> • Must maintain on site tracking records for 2 years. <br /> • Must maintain policy and procedures for handing and transporting medical waste <br /> referred to as an"Information DocumenV. <br /> Specifics : <br /> Refer to "Disposal of Medical Waste"for a copy of a Medical Waste Management Plan, <br /> Information Document, and more detailed information including policies and procedures <br /> for handling and hauling medical waste and definitions of medical waste under the <br /> Medical Waste Management Ad. <br /> History <br /> ® AIDS <br /> ® Remember the Syringes on the Sea Shore? <br /> • Federal Intervention <br /> Federal Medical Waste Tracking Act <br /> BkxxI-Bome Pathogen Standard <br /> • State Intervention <br /> Medica!Waste Management Ad of 1991 <br /> 308 <br />