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Plan - Medical Waste Manage , nt Program, , t Page 6 of 9 <br />3. Chemotherapeutic Waste: <br />All trace contaminated (e.g., empty vials, ampules, IV bottles/bags, tubings and sharps) will be <br />deposited in,a specially marked, yellow collection container labeled with the words <br />"Chemotherapy Waste" or "Chemo" that is lined with a red, labeled biohazard bag that is <br />ASTM D1709 and ASTM D1922 certified since this waste will be picked up for transport <br />off site; documentation from the manufacturer of compliance with these minimum <br />construction standards for the red bag will be kept on file in the Environmental Services <br />Department. A single -use, disposable primary yellow collection container may also be used <br />that is appropriately labeled. When the bag or container is full, without compacting, or no <br />longer needed, the red bag is removed and tied-off securely to prevent loss of contents prior to <br />disposal. Gowns, gloves, and other trace contaminated non -sharps objects may also be <br />deposited in the container. The red bag or yellow primary container will be transferred to a <br />specially marked, yellow secondary container for storage in the Central HazardousWaste <br />Storage Room located near the hospital morgue. Final pick-up occurs on a scheduled basis by <br />Stericycle medical waste hauler for transport to an approved incineration facility. <br />4. Pathology Waste: <br />Due to an outsource agreement, pathology specimens are couriered off. -site to a non -owned <br />facility remote from Dameron Hospital for analysis. <br />All pathology waste will be kept separated from other medical waste and hazardous wastes <br />(such as fixatives). Waste will be placed in a red, labeled biohazard bag that is ASTM D1709 <br />and ASTM D1922 certified since this waste will be picked up for transport off site; <br />documentation from the manufacturer of compliance with these minimum construction <br />standards for the red bag will be kept on file in the Environmental Services Department. <br />This red bag will be mid deposited into a specially marked secondary container labeled with <br />the words "Pathology Waste" or "PATH." The container will be stored in the Central <br />HazardousWaste Storage Room located near the hospital morgue. Final pick-up occurs on a <br />scheduled basis by Stericycle medical waste hauler for transport to an approved incineration <br />facility. Unfixed specimens deemed waste shall not be stored for more than 14 days at a <br />temperature above 32 degrees Fahrenheit. <br />5. Placental Waste: <br />Placentas shall be handled and disposed of as "pathologic waste" in accordance with California <br />Health & Safety Code Section 1 I8275(f) and 118215 (a), unless as described herein. Because <br />placentas are filled with liquid blood, they are classified as biohazardous waste. <br />Unfixed (without formalin preservative added; fresh) placentas are considered biobazardous <br />waste. Unfixed placentas from Obstetrics are stored in the Pathology refrigerator for up to <br />ninety-six (96) hours and then are handled as pathology waste per #4 #4 above. <br />6. Pharmaceutical Waste: <br />All pharmaceutical waste will be separated from other medical waste and hazardous wastes <br />deposited in a specially marked, blue collection container labeled with the words "Incineration <br />Only." Chemotherapeutic and other hazardous pharmaceutical waste is to be segregated <br />separately and placed into black RCRA containers. Pharmaceutical waste containers shall be <br />considered "full" when they reach 2/3 capacity or the manufacturer's full line. When the <br />http://dhalts0l /policylpolicy.nsfl7db0ebfd3 e21060O872571470079e3 a4/3 f3a6da9ObO7663... 12/8/2015 <br />