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Plan- Medical Waste Managem t Program Page 7 of 12 Unfixed(without formalin preservative added; fresh)placentas are considered biohazardous waste. Unfixed placentas are stored in the Pathology refrigerator for up to ninety-six(96)hours and then are handled as pathology waste per#4 above. 6. Pharmaceutical Waste: All pharmaceutical waste will be separated from other medical waste and hazardous wastes deposited in a specially marked, blue collection container labeled with the words "Incineration Only." Chemotherapeutic and other hazardous pharmaceutical waste is to be segregated separately and placed into black RCRA containers. Pharmaceutical waste containers shall be considered "full" when they reach 2/3 capacity or the manufacturer's full line. When the container is full,without compacting,the lid is to be capped or otherwise secured to prevent loss of contents prior to disposal. Pharmaceutical waste containers are serviced at their installed locations by either Stericycle or EVS personnel. The waste containers will be stored and transported to the Biohazardous Waste Storage Area located near the shipping/receiving area or the Central Hazardous Waste Storage Room located near the hospital morgue. These storage areas will be locked at all times. Access will be limited to Environmental Services,Plant Operations & Maintenance Department, or other authorized personnel. These containers are picked up by Stericycle medical waste hauler for transport to an approved incineration facility on a scheduled basis. B. Medical Waste Storage Methods: 1. Worksite accumulation areas near waste generation sites(patient rooms, surgical suites, procedure/treatment/examination rooms) include soiled utility rooms. 2. All medical waste will be collected and stored in the Biohazardous Waste Storage Area until treated by Environmental Services personnel. All Biohazardous waste shall be stored, handled, or transported in containers that are leak resistant, have tight fitting covers, and are kept clean and in good repair. This area shall be marked with warning signs saying in English: "CAUTION-BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE AREA -UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS KEEP OUT" and in Spanish: "CUIDADO -ZONE RESIDUOUS-BIOLOGICOS PELIGROSOS -PROHIBIDA LA ENTRADA A PERSONAS NO AUTORIZADAS" 3. Biohazard bags and filled sharps containers shall not be stored for more than 7 days at a temperature above 32 degrees Fahrenheit. This 7 day period begins when any waste has been placed in the bag or container for storage purposes. 4. All reusable rigid containers that are used for accumulation,transportation and storage of medical waste shall be washed and decontaminated every time they are emptied, unless the container surfaces have been completely protected from contamination by disposable liners or bags; containers shall be washed and decontaminated when they are visibly soiled. 5. Surfaces are washed and decontaminated with a germicidal (tuberculocidal) detergent solution; the solution should be allowed contact with the surface for at least the period of time required per manufacturer's specifications for tuberculocidal activity. C. Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal Method: 1. Dameron Hospital treats medical waste on-site using steam sterilization via a Sani-Pak unit. The http://dhalts0l/policy/policy.nsf/2bOl45f9f8l80bc28725727600642564/b3631 e8dfOdl c8... 11/15/2016