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Medical Waste Monepement Season
<br /> Medlca/Woste Management SeRz°^
<br /> Section 2.4:Medical Waste Management
<br /> Below is a description it[he container,storage,antl disposal requirements(or medical wastes that are
<br /> generated bythis hospital 5. TM1e NSEgroup sM1aulp be notipetl as soonas possible of the biohaiartlous waste generation and
<br /> Sett! disposal.
<br /> on 2.4.2:Biohazard...Warte ort R I memsm Remember:
<br /> 'Infield operations rare
<br /> bags and containers generate biohazartlous gwasste but must be prepared with the agppropriate Redbiohazard bags are only us ed for bloh....do.sand pathology wastes.
<br /> ,be
<br /> w. In the event that the attending terinadan sus cis an animal being treated is ponsleave medical wx,minap.bli,,maunse....d and unprotected.
<br /> .n' disease"hom.nica ble t°humans.All hospital personnel must understand the Immediately request a pickup of biohazard...waste in order to limit storage on-site.
<br /> priate procedures for conte in ma,
<br /> storing,and disposing of biohazartlous waste.Container supplies The entire comsiner will be picked up by the mediGl wasm vendor and will not be mused On-
<br /> can be ordered from Banfieltl Direct.Biohatardous waste is not to be mixed with sharps or hazardous sim
<br /> waste.
<br /> try,,have any questions regarding bioh...dous waste,contact the HSE group
<br /> Containers Stora th—banfeldc.m).
<br /> followin g aDis sal:Igiohazartlous waste must be containerized in accordance with the
<br /> g proredures. Section 2.4.2:Pathology Waste
<br /> 1. Place all biohazartlous wastes in a red biohazard bag marked with the international biohazard pathology waste will be managed in the same manner as biohazartlous waste with one exception:
<br /> symbol. • The pathology waste container most be labeled with"Pathology Waste-or"PATH"on all sides
<br /> and the lid.
<br /> �� • ai.hazard.it wastesoerpathologwaste labeling.This can
<br /> inthe same bag and waste will be pathology with the proper pathology waste labeling.This ensures that the waste will be
<br /> disposed of in accordance with requirements for pathology wastes.
<br /> Section 2.4.3:Sharps Waste
<br /> Sharps w ste is the most common medical waste generated by Barfield,and includes needles,blades,
<br /> broken glass,such as.titles or blood vials,contaminated with biohazard..,waste.Broken
<br /> 2. Twist the bag and tie it with an overhand knot,plastic zip tie,or nonporous tape.Bags most be pharmaceuti<aI bottles should be managed with pharmaceutical waste under Section 3.3.3 of this WMP.
<br /> tied to prevent leakage orexpulsion of contents duringall future storage,o handling, transport All supplies required for proper handling and storage are available from Barfield Direct.Sharps waste is'.
<br /> a g,or trans rt not to be mixed with any other waste type,including but not limited to pharmaceutical waste.
<br /> Procedures.
<br /> Containers Stora••a D' al:Sharps waste must be containerized in accordance with the following
<br /> 3. Immediately place the red biohazard bag in a secondary biohazard container in the Designated procedures: g
<br /> Accumulation Area(see Section 2.5.1).All red biohazard waste bags must be contained within
<br /> a secondary container.The secondary container must be labeled with the international I Piece used
<br /> harps iraigeaknd puncture-proof sharps container immediately after use.Sharps
<br /> Biohazard symbol and the word"Biohazard"on all visible sides and have rigid walls and Floor lined witha plastic bagor k-Proof,Puncture proof,and closable.These containers are not
<br /> (i.e.,cardboard or plastic)and a tight-fitting lid.
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<br /> 2. Label all sharps cainers with the hospital number,address,and phone"d
<br /> number
<br /> 3. Prior to disposing ofsharps cuntgaening unused pharmaceutical,le.g.,syringe with propofol
<br /> ge on-site should be limped to then Placedtin the shay s managed container.
<br /> ardour waste(see Section 3.3.3
<br /> 4. Request a special pick-up from the medical waste vendor.Storaold )and the sharp
<br /> I.the
<br /> the shortest period possible,and in no event will exceed 30 days for less than 20 pounds or 7 sharps waste container. p,s
<br /> days for 20 or more pounds of biohazardous waste.
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<br /> ,7 4. When the container is 7s%full t°the recommended fill line),tightly lose and shut the lid.label Med/cal Waste Monopemenz Section
<br /> the container with the closed date,and place in the Designated Accumulation Area(see Section
<br /> 2.5.1).
<br /> Cone hers Stor ee.8 plsoosal:Nomhaxardous expired controlled pharmaceutical wast!mUrt be
<br /> watamemed in accordance with the following procedures:
<br /> 1. Assigned veterinarians will conduct quarterly inventories of their controlled substances.
<br /> 2. Upon identifying expired pharmaceuticals,the assign,d veterinarian will follow Barfield'.
<br /> Returning and Expired Drvgs policy(found on Fetch)and send the substances tO Baofield's
<br /> se tlistributor within 90 tlays o/expiration.
<br /> R �'p Important Requirements to Remember:
<br /> .p • Pharmaceuticalwa::tes classified by the DEA or State as"controlled substances'shall be
<br /> disposed of in compliance with DEA and/or State requirements.
<br /> 5. Closed • Controlled pharmaceuticals remain undercontrol of the assigned veterinarian at all times and
<br /> I Che led sharps
<br /> er iohantainer,,in the Designated Accumulation Are,(Section 2.5.1),may be placed in • a re managed in accordance with DEA and/or State regulations and Barfield'.policies.
<br /> zardou container that is labeled with the biohazard symbol or word on all Spidedconoolled pharmaceuticals and empty bottles will be managed as hazardous waste,in
<br /> isible titles as long as there is no biohazartlous or pathology waste in the container. acc,rdance with Section 3.0.
<br /> I • If you have any questions regarding biohazartlous waste,contact the HSE group
<br /> (HSEfdba afield coral.
<br /> Section 2.4.5:Expired Non-Controlled Pharmacemicals,Hazardous Controlled Pharmaceuticals and
<br /> Pharmaceutical Wastes
<br /> The remaining expired pharmaceuticals,empty and intact pharmaceutical bottles,and pharmaceutical
<br /> waste are managed as hazardous waste and disposal practices are discussed in Section 3.0 of this
<br /> document.
<br /> 6. Closed sharps waste containers will automatically be picked up every four weeks by the medical Section 2.5:Additional Medical Waste Requirements
<br /> waste vendor.tie pick-up is needed before the scheduled pick-up,email or call the medical
<br /> waste vendor(see Quick Reference Guide at the front of the WMP). Section 2.5.1:Medical Waste Designated Accumulation Area
<br /> Important Reo.semen[.tact ober: The Designated Accumulation Area is any area on-site that is used by the hospita l for the storage of ;
<br /> medical waste prior to pick-up by a medical waste vendor.The following requirements must be met
<br /> • Closed sharps waste containers must be picked up within 30 days. the area:
<br /> • Do not fill sharps containers above the recommended fill line,or more than 75%full. • The Designated Accumulation Area must be secured so as to deny access to unauthorized
<br /> • Do not dispose of intact(unbroken)empty or expired pharmaceutical bottles or dropped or persons and must be marked with warning signs
<br /> discarded pills in sharps containers. B BDA on,or adjacent E STORAGE
<br /> exterior A entry dao
<br /> • The warJORQEng gn(s)mONsay'CAUTION"inbotOHAZARDOUSWASTESTORAGEAREA–
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<br /> Write the datethe sharps container was closed an the container. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS KEEP QDt"'in both English ands
<br /> • Check the closed date on the sharps conte iners frequently to ensure the 30 day storage limit is B parish.
<br /> not exceeded. -
<br /> • Do not overfill or compresssharps waste. :,,:ri•,in
<br /> • If you have any questions regarding sharps waste,contact the HSE group(HSEfptbamold
<br /> ).
<br /> Section 2.4.4:Expired Non-klatapYlus Controlled Pharmaceuticals
<br /> With the exception of the su listed in Appendix A,expired controlled Phar mace.licalsarenon-
<br /> hazardous and managed as -,g),wastes in a antl/or Stare req—ements.
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