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Infection Control—Environmenta refection Control Waste Disposal Highlights Policy Statement All infectious and regulated waste shall be handled and disposed of in a safe and appropriate manner. Policy Interpretation and Implementation Bagging Infectious Waste 1. All infectious and regulated waste destined for disposal shall be placed in closable leak-proof containers or bags that are color-coded or labeled as herein described. The Infection Control Coordinator and Environmental Services Director will ensure that waste is properly disposed of and the following rules are observed: Preventing Leakage of a. If outside contamination of the container or bag is likely to occur, a second Waste Disposal Container leak-proof container or bag which is closable and labeled(or color-coded)shall be placed over the outside of the first container or bag and closed to prevent Disposal of Infectious and leakage during handling,storage,and transport. Regulated Waste b. Disposal of all infectious and regulated waste shall be in accordance with applicable federal,state,and local regulations. Disposal of Sharps c. Immediately after use, sharps shall be disposed of in closable, puncture resistant,disposable containers that are leak-proof on the sides and bottom and are labeled or color-coded. (1)These containers shall be easily accessible to personnel and located in the immediate area of use;and (2)These containers shall be replaced routinely and not allowed to overfill. Procedures Governing 2. The facility has established procedures governing infectious and regulated waste Regulated Waste disposal. Copies of such policies are available from the Infection Control Coordinator and Environmental Services Director. 483.75(b). See also OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and Enforcement Procedures at: www.osba.gov F492 Medical Waste Policies Date: By: Date: By: Date: By: Date: By: Operational Policy and Procedure Manual 30 ©2001 MED-PASS,Inc.(Revised December 2008)