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Medical Waste Management Section <br />D. Pharmaceutical Waste <br />Pharmaceutical waste is any prescription or over-the-counter veterinary drug, except drugs that are <br />regulated by the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) or the Radiation Control Law. <br />As a matter of policy, this hospital will manage all pharmaceutical waste as hazardous waste, except for <br />DEA -controlled pharmaceuticals, which will be managed in accordance with DEA requirements. <br />Management of non -controlled drug waste is discussed in the Hazardous Waste Management Plan <br />section of this document. <br />ill. Medical Waste Management <br />Below is a description of the container, storage, and disposal requirements for medical wastes that are <br />generated by this hospital. <br />A. Biohazardous Waste <br />Banfield operations rarely generate biohazardous waste but must be prepared with the appropriate <br />bags and containers in the event that an animal suspected by the attending veterinarian of being <br />infected with a disease communicable to humans is treated (see the Zoonotic Diseases Policy for a list of <br />zoonotic diseases). Staff must understand the appropriate procedures for containing, storing, and <br />disposing of biohazardous waste. Container supplies can be ordered from Banfield Direct. Biohazard <br />waste is not to be mixed with any other waste type. <br />Container: All biohazardous waste must be stored in a red biohazard bag that is marked with the <br />international biohazard symbol. Red biohazard bags are only used for biohazardous and pathology <br />wastes and must be picked up by the medical waste hauler (Sharps, Inc.). When a bag is ready for <br />disposal, twist the bag and tie it with an overhand knot, plastic zip tie, or nonporous tape. Bags must be <br />tied to prevent leakage or expulsion of contents during all future storage, handling, or transport <br />procedures. <br />The bag is then placed in a secondary biohazard container in the Designated Accumulation Area (see <br />Section IV.A). The secondary container must be labeled with the biohazardous symbol / word on all <br />visible sides and have rigid walls and floor (cardboard or plastic) and a tight fitting lid. The entire <br />container will be picked up by the waste hauler and will not be reused on-site. <br />z 3 <br />Banfield' <br />PET HOSPITAL <br />