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SHARPS DISPOSAL <br /> POLICY / PROCEDURE <br /> I. Red Disposable Sharps Collectors shall be used for collection of used needles <br /> and syringes. This is a rigid, puncture proof container with a special one- <br /> way , apn-reversible opening. EACH COLLECTOR IS TO BE DATED WHEN PLACED IN USE. <br /> 2. The Sharps Collector Container shall be kept locked in the medicine room or <br /> other area unaccessible to patients and general staff. <br /> 3. To prevent needle-stick injuries, needles should not be recapped. <br /> 4. Deposit contaminated needle and cap through opening at top of Sharps <br /> Collector. <br /> 5. Sharps Collector is to be securely capped with attached lid when 3/4 full. <br /> 6. After sealing, the Sharps Collector will be deposited into labeled infectious <br /> waste bag in the utility room. <br /> 7. Final disposition will follow the procedure which has been approved by <br /> the local health office. <br /> �-- * NOTE: No Sharps Collector is to remain in use for longer than <br /> a quarter (3 -months) , regarless of fill level. <br /> (This complies with the time-limit set by the <br /> San Joaquin County Environmental Health Dept.) <br /> r <br /> TITLE OF MANUAL; NURSING SERVICES I <br /> OM a ool sumeec <br /> 2/88 SHARPS DISPOSAL Srasel No. <br /> imtu,®a I 9125 <br /> Aswava <br /> "521 <br />