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MEDICAL WAST&SPECTION REPORT . Date: jh,4Zao San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department Program � 5n 117 1868 E. Hazelton Ave., Stockton, CA 95205 Record: f (209) 468-3420 Program www.siogv.org/ehd Element: 14530 Observations and Corrective Actions: 25. Biohazard bag is not placed in a rigid container that is leak resistant, tightly lid, clean, in good repair and appropriately labeled. - Biohazardous waste shall be bagged and placed in a rigid container which is leak resistant, have tight -fitting cover, and be kept clean and in good repair. Container shall be labeled with the words "Biohazardous Waste" or "BIOHAZARD" on the lid and on the sides so as to be visible from any lateral direction. HSC 118280(c) — Biohazard containers were observed in the West Lab and the East Lab without proper labels or with faded labels. — Corrected on site. 25. Biohazardous waste is stored above 32 F onsite for more than 7 days. - A person who generates 20 or more pounds of biohazardous waste per month shall not contain or store that waste above 32 F onsite for more than 7 days. A person who generates less than 20 pounds of biohazardous waste per month shall not contain or store that waste above 32 F onsite for more than 30 days. HSC 118280(e)(1) — Tracking records indicate biohazardous waste was stored onsite for more than 7 days (from October 24, 2019 to November 1, 2019). "No one here" was written on the tracking record for October 31, 2019 by the medical waste hauler. Ensure an explanation is documented for the medical waste not picked up within 7 days. 31. The tracking records were not complete. - Medical waste is tracked from the point when the waste leaves the generator facility until it receives final treatment. The tracking document should include all information listed in HSC 118040 —The tracking record for April 25, 2019 did not have the generator's signature. The volume of medical waste picked up on July 25, 2019 was not visible on the tracking record. The information written on the August 29, 2019 tracking record was not visible. Ensure all tracking records are complete and legible. 31. Sterilization operator training records not available. The operators of the treatment equipment shall be required to receive training in the operation of the treatment equipment, proper protective equipment to wear, if any, how to clean up spills, and other information required to operate the treatment equipment in a safe and effective manner. - Annual training for the operators shall be provided after the initial training has been completed. HSC 117938 — There are no records indicating training was provided to operators of the sterilization equipment (autoclave). Provide training to operators and management on an annual basis, submit documentation of training to the EHD. Provide evidence of correction(s) to the EHD by March 16, 2020. Reinspecion on/about: A reinspection fee of $152 per hour may be charged. Page 2 of 3 EH -11/17 V