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DEPARTMENT PROCEDURE NUMBER <br /> EFFECTIVE DATE <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE 9/91 <br /> TITLE PAGE NUMBER <br /> i <br /> 1 of 1 <br /> REVISION DATE <br /> TRANSFERRING RED BAG TRASH ! 9/91 <br /> I <br /> I PURPOSE: Transfer Red Bag Isolation Trash from trash cart to Biohazard <br /> Boxes using Universal Blood and Body Fluid/Substance Precautions. <br /> SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT <br /> 1. Gloves <br /> 2. Mask <br /> 3. Gown as needed <br /> 4. compacting tool <br /> PROCEUDRE STEPS <br /> 1. Red Bag Isolation trash :should be doubled bagged while transporting <br /> through Hospital/Medical Office. <br /> 2. Gloves and .Mash should: be_worn while transferring Red. Bag trash to <br /> Biohazardous Boxes. <br /> 3. A gown should be worn if contact between employees clothes and Red Bag <br /> trash .is anticipated. <br /> KEY POINTS <br /> i <br /> I <br /> 1. Isolation Storage Room must re in' locked .at all times. <br /> 2. When placing Red Bag trash in Biohazardous Boxes use special <br /> { compacting tool, do not use hands to compact trash. <br /> 3. Thorough hand washing should follow end of transfer process. <br /> E . <br /> r <br /> i <br /> I <br /> I <br /> i <br /> i <br /> i <br /> I <br /> i <br /> i <br /> I <br /> 01179-105(12-89) <br />