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ZONA DE RESIDOUS-BIOLOGICOS PELT ROSOS-PROHIBIDA LA ENTRADA A PERSONAS <br />NO AUTHORIZADAS". These warning signs will be readily legible during daylight from a distance of <br />25 feet. <br />9. Disposal: <br />Pharmaceutical waste will be picked up and hauled off for incineration by a contracted, licensed, <br />registered waste hauler. <br />a. The waste hauler will comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations. <br />b. The waste hauler will pickup pharmaceutical waste as needed, twice a week. <br />c. The waste hauler will supply the facility with tracking documents that keep the facility informed of the <br />poundage on a monthly basis. All records will be maintained for a minimum of three (3) years. <br />(These are kept on file in the Plant Operations Dept.) <br />Procedures: <br />The following procedure will be used for cleaning up spilled pharmaceutical waste. <br />a. Do not reuse a defective, damaged, or broken pharmaceutical waste container; replace it with a new <br />container. <br />b. Spills from pharmaceutical waste, containers will be cleaned up promptly. <br />c. Gloves and other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be worn.d 'ring clean up. If <br />splashing is anticipated, protective face shield will be worn ;in addition to impervious gown o_ r apron and <br />fluid resistant boots. <br />d. Hand.washing will be performed after completion of clean up. <br />e. Cleaning Procedure 'is outlined Hazardous Materials poljcy(s) under "Spills and Accidents". <br />Related Policies <br />• 7173-J Controlled Substance and Handling for Medical Offices and Clinic Departments <br />• Sharps Disposal Units (Clinical policy) <br />• RCRA Disposal of Hazardous Waste <br />Appendix A- Controlled Substance Order Request & Transfer form <br />Appendix B- Disposal of Medications <br />II revision dates: 8/21/2018, 8/6/2018,1/20/2015 <br />- ach _ en s: No Attachments <br />Step Description Approver <br />Date <br />2018 IMQ Approval Workflow Cindy Tumbarello: Dir, Quality/Care Mgmt/Risk Mg 8/21/2018 <br />Pharmaceutical Waste. Retrieved 03/18/2019. Official copy at http://sh-sgmf.policystat.com/policy/5319185/. Copyright © Page 5 of 5 <br />2019 Sutter Gould Medical Foundation <br />