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DEUEL VOCATIONAL INSTITUTION No. 157 - OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE - Medical Waste Management Plan V. Methods -Continued B. Handling Medical Waste 1. Prior to handling any medical waste bags, containers or receptacles, appropriate clothing shall be put on. Disposable gloves, masks and aprons shall be maintained in all areas generating medical waste. 2. All medical waste shall be placed into red biohazard bags labeled with the words "Biohazard Waste" or with the international symbol and word "Biohazard". These bags must be impervious to moisture and have strength sufficient to preclude ripping, tearing or bursting under normal use and handling. All waste which has been placed into a red bag shall be considered to be medical waste. The bags shall be double tied to prevent spillage in the event a bag is dumped upside down. Sharps containers shall be labeled with the words "Sharps Waste" or with the international biohazard symbol and the word "Biohazard". 3. Containers shall be of a rigid puncture resistant material that when sealed is leak resistant and not able to be reopened without great difficulty. Small red plastic bags shall be located in each area generating medical waste. 4. Pharmaceutical waste containers will be secured in areas that are not accessible to inmates. Each container must be clearly labeled with the current date (when put into service) and the expiration date. When the waste container becomes 3/ full; a Supervising Registered Nurse II (SRN -II) will remove from the wall and give to janitorial services for removal. The container from the medical clinical areas will be transported and put inside the containers located in the Outpatient Housing Unit (OHU). If janitorial services are not available, nursing staff will remove the % full containers and transport them to the OHU. Replacement containers will immediately be available. C. Transportation of Medical Waste to Disposal Area Biohazard Waste shall be contained in proper containers located in various medical areas throughout the institution. These areas are outlined in the memorandum, dated June 30, 2010. (Attachment A).