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If outside contamination of the regulated waste container occurs, it shall be placed in a second <br /> container. The second container shall be: <br /> • Closeable <br /> • Constructed to contain all contents and prevent leakage of fluids during handling, storage, <br /> transport, or shipping <br /> • Labeled or color-coded <br /> • Closed prior to removal to prevent spillage or protrusion of contents during handling, <br /> storage,transport, or shipping <br /> Trash and Disposable Items <br /> Items contaminated as regulated waste must be placed in bags that total 3 mils thickness of plastic <br /> (sealed)and transported/stored within the facility in a hard-sided container marked BIOHAZARD <br /> until transported for final processing. <br /> Blood,Excretions,Secretions <br /> Liquid blood, excretions and secretions will be flushed into the toilet. <br /> All fluid-filled containers (e.g., suction canisters, hemovacs)may be emptied directly into a hopper <br /> or toilet.Employees may need to wear protective attire to protect themselves from splashes. <br /> Disposable items soiled with moist body substances,visible blood or feces from a patient/ <br /> resident known to have a disease that can be transmitted through blood or feces must either be <br /> placed in 3-mil plastic bags and a solution of one(1)part bleach and nine (9)parts water(or <br /> designated facility solution)added to saturate the item,or they must be incinerated. <br /> If fluid-filled containers are disposed of without emptying,follow the regulated waste handling <br /> procedures of the facility. These procedures must use closeable containers that are leakproof and are <br /> either red or biohazard labeled. If the outside of the container becomes contaminated,the regulated <br /> waste must be placed in a second labeled or red container before being transported by a licensed <br /> infectious-waste hauler. <br /> Patient/Resident Care Equipment <br /> Any non-disposable patient/resident equipment that is soiled with regulated waste will be rinsed off <br /> and disinfected according to procedure. <br /> Wound Dressings <br /> All wound dressings are to be disposed of in a manner so as to"confine and contain"any <br /> blood/body fluids that may be present: <br /> • Small dressing can be enclosed in the disposable glove used to remove the dressing. Pull the <br /> glove off inside-out containing the dressing inside of it. This dressing and the gloves can <br /> then be discarded and removed from the patient's/resident's room upon completion of the <br /> procedure. <br /> Version #: 1 Page 3 of 5 <br />