Guide to JCAHO Environment
of Care Standard 3.10.10
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Introduction Table of Contents Checklist for 3.10.10
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Environment of Care Standard 3.10: The
organization manages hazardous materials and waste risks
Element of Performance 10. Separation of hazardous
materials and waste storage
The
organization effectively separates hazardous materials and waste
storage and processing areas from other areas of the facility.
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Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Any
use of any or all of the Joint Commission standards and elements of
performance beyond this particular tool is strictly forbidden without
the written permission of the Joint Commission.
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This page provides a set
of criteria for evaluating how well a facility complies
with regulations covering the separation of hazardous materials and waste. The
idea is to ensure that anyone passing through a location where hazardous
materials and wastes are processed or stored is aware of the presence of
and can easily distinguish containers of these materials, and is alert to
the hazards they can pose.
Hazardous Materials Management
Hazardous Waste Management
Regulated Medical (Infectious) Waste
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Adequate medical
waste storage areas are provided and kept secured. Door
is labeled with OSHA biohazard symbol.
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Refrigeration available
when necessary to prevent putrefaction of medical waste.
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Adequate
medical waste storage area is provided near shipping location, and
kept secured. Door to storage areas and loading dock is labeled
with OSHA biohazard symbol. |
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Blood Borne Pathogens |
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Specimens of blood
or other potentially infectious materials are placed in a container
which prevents leakage during collection, handling, processing, storage,
transport, or shipping |
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When moving containers
of contaminated sharps from the area of use, the containers are closed
immediately prior to removal or replacement to prevent spillage or
protrusion of contents during handling, storage, transport, or shipping |
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Certified biological
safety cabinets (Class I, II, or III) where needed are available and
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Universal Waste
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Storage space for
universal waste is maintained.
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Containers are structurally
sound.
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Recycling occurs
within one year of initial accumulation.
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Containers are properly
labeled with the name of the universal waste and the accumulation start
date. (e.g., “Universal Waste Batteries”).
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Records, documents,
and procedures indicate that Universal Waste (e.g., batteries) are
not stored or accumulated on site for longer than one year.
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Materials of
Concern
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Radioactive Materials
and Waste |
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Radioactive materials
are safely stored and secured in area(s) labeled with appropriate hazard
warning signs |
Facilities
and Equipment
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Tanks are located
a safe distance from other areas of the facility.
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Facility design
provides ample and convenient space for staging hazardous materials
and waste that facilitates recycling. |
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Facility design
incorporates appropriate spaces throughout the building for recycling,
reuse and accumulation of items for manufacturer take-back |
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