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1 . Review state/local requirements and modify this procedure to include <br /> those requirements . <br /> 2 . Complete and submit any and all paperwork regarding permitting and <br /> licensing for regulated medical waste for facilities and vehicles as <br /> appropriate . <br /> 3 . Develop and submit regulated medical waste reports as required by law . <br /> 4 . Function as inspection point of contact for regulated medical waste <br /> inspections . Notify regional Quality department of any and all inspections . <br /> V . PROCEDURES <br /> A . Segregation <br /> 1 . These are examples of materials that would be discarded as regulated <br /> medical waste . <br /> • Visibly bloody tubing <br /> • Visibly contaminated PPE <br /> • Saturated gauze <br /> • Saturated bandages <br /> Saturated items <br /> Closed disposable sharps containers <br /> • Apheresis Extraction Tubing <br /> 2 . These are examples of materials that would NOT be discarded as <br /> regulated medical waste : <br /> • Gloves <br /> • Medication <br /> • Batteries of any type <br /> • Hazardous waste <br /> • Garbage <br /> • Unsaturated bandage and gauze <br /> B . General Procedure for Handling Regulated Medical Waste and Preparing <br /> it for Shipment <br /> The Region will not knowingly transport or receive regulated medical waste <br /> unless that waste is in compliance with all applicable laws , including packaging <br /> and labeling requirements . <br /> 1 . When packing , sealing , inspecting , or moving regulated medical waste <br /> containers , use of personal protective equipment as detailed in the <br /> Exposure Control Plan is required . <br /> American Red Cross Biomedical Services EHS Page 9 of 19 <br /> California Regulated Medical Waste Program Program # 023 <br />