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Bio-Hazardous Waste Procedure #0050


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PURPOSE OF ORDER:

To establish guidelines for disposal of Bio-Hazardous waste for the Fire Camp Training Unit.

SCOPE OF ORDER:

This procedure applies to all personnel (sworn, civilian and medical) who are involved with the handling of Bio-Hazardous waste.

ORDER:

The following procedure shall be strictly adhered to at all times while at the Fire Camp Training Unit and PDC East Facility.

CLEAN UP AND HANDLING:

Medical waste spills are cleaned by:

  1. Use of an absorbent material where appropriate.
  2. Removal of spill and absorbent materials in red bags.
  3. Approved disinfection solutions are used to complete the clean-up.
  4. Appropriate personal protective devices are used at all times during medical waste clean-up, i.e., gloves, gowns, goggles, etc.

Small amounts of Bio-Hazardous waste (blood-stained towels, clothes, bedding, etc.) contained in red plastic bags shall be transported to the PDC South Facility clinic for storage and disposal.

Collection and transportation of biohazardous medical waste to the Pitchess Detention Center Bio-Hazardous Waste Collection Container shall be the responsibility of personnel from PDC-South Facility, Ranch Field office, according to PDC-South Facility Unit Order # 03-06-080, and the Medical Services Bureau Medical Waste Plan.