Guide to JCAHO Environment
of Care Standard 3.10.3
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Introduction Table of Contents Checklist
for 3.10.3
Environment of Care Standard 3.10: The
organization manages hazardous materials and waste
risks
Element of Performance 3. Implementation
of Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste Program
The
organization establishes and implements processes
for selecting, handling, storing, transporting, using
and disposing of hazardous materials and wastes from
receipt or generation through use and/or final disposal,
including managing the following: chemicals, chemotherapeutic
materials, pharmaceuticals, radioactive materials
and infectious and regulated medical waste including
sharps. |
This page provides
a set of criteria for evaluating how well
a facility has implemented its procedures
for managing hazardous materials and waste. The criteria have been grouped into categories covering:
- general management topics (procuring, handling,
and disposing of various classes of waste)
- specific materials and wastes of concern
- facilities and
equipment
Categories:
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= Compliance |
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= Environmental
Improvement |
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= Tools
and Resources |
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Hazardous Materials Management
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Purchasing |
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Newly
purchased hazardous materials are added to the inventory.
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Purchasing policy promotes selection
of less hazardous, environmentally preferable products.
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TRACER Staff can describe environmentally
preferable products that are in use, e.g. non-toxic or
less-toxic cleaners, mercury-free medical devices (thermometers,
blood pressure cuffs), or other hazardous chemical alternatives. |
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Purchase
non-PVC equipment to eliminate patient risks associated
with DEHP and environmental risks associated with dioxin
formation from the incineration of PVC. |
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TRACER Staff
are trained to use less hazardous chemicals to reduce
exposures, and generate less waste. |
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fewer hazardous materials on-hand means having fewer
to manage. Purchase and track products that
are are non-toxic or less toxic, use less energy,
have less waste associated with them and are made
with recycled content materials.
- Practice Greenhealth:
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Handling, labeling,
and storage |
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Facility
maintains a hazardous materials inventory that lists
all hazardous chemicals used, and their locations.
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Facility
maintains an MSDS management program.
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Hazardous
materials are labeled (with name, hazard warnings, hazard
symbols, etc.), and are stored, handled, and used appropriately.
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Personal
protective equipment is available, appropriate to hazards
and maintained.
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TRACER Staff
can describe appropriate handling procedures and personal
protective equipment to be used with hazardous material
in question |
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Storage
cabinets and/or storage rooms are available for the storage
of flammable liquids and other
hazardous chemicals as appropriate.
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Personal protective
equipment is reused whenever possible (e.g. gowns). |
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Spills |
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Spill
clean up procedures are in place in all areas where
hazardous materials are used and/or stored.
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Spill
clean up residues are managed as hazardous waste.
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Spills
are reported to local authorities and National Response
Center, if necessary.
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Spill
control and decontamination
equipment is readily available
in areas where hazardous materials are used.
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Spill
control equipment is maintained in usable condition.
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Eyewashes
and showers (ANSI
approved) are available in
all areas where hazardous materials are routinely used
and/or stored, and
are checked regularly.
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All
employees who may be involved in spills are appropriately
trained. Spill response team members are HAZWOPER trained.
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TRACER Staff respond appropriately to spills
of hazardous material used in patient care (e.g. mercury, formalin,
glutaraldehyde, etc.).
(Staff
competence: HR2.10.9,
Safety roles: HR2.20.2). |
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Hazardous material
elimination or minimization programs reduce the
potential for spills. Where the risk of spills
is high, consider an alternative less hazardous
material, and ensure proper training and education
in that area to reduce the overall risk of spills.
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Hazardous
Material Spill Policy is established and implemented.. |
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Training |
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Staff
are trained on hazards of materials used and appropriate
handling and use of protective equipment.
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Staff
are trained and competency tested in appropriate spill
response for hazardous materials and waste.
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Documentation for all training, including staff trained,
content covered, competency levels attained, and dates
of training, is kept for a minimum of 3 years. |
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TRACER Staff respond appropriately regarding
use of hazardous material used in patient care, e.g.
solvents for specimen analysis, cleaning agents for rooms,
sterilants for surgical procedures. |
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TRACER Staff respond appropriately regarding
clean up of a hazardous material spill used in patient
care, e.g. formalin, disinfectant, glutaraldehyde. |
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TRACER Staff respond appropriately regarding
disposal of hazardous material used in patient care,
e.g. solvents for specimen analysis, aerosols, cleaning
agents for rooms, sterilants for surgical procedures,
drug disposal. |
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TRACER Staff can describe elimination and/or
substitution of less hazardous materials as part of
the facility’s environmental improvement, e.g.
use of biodiesel, rechargeable batteries, energy-efficient
equipment and vehicles, mercury-free devices, ethylene
oxide elimination. |
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Mandatory
Hazard Communication Training during new employee orientation
sessions includes environmental improvement elements
such as waste prevention, using less materials, commitment
to environmental performance, etc. |
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Waste prevention
and proper waste handling requirements are included in
all employee job descriptions, according to a progressive
facility-wide policy. (This is important, particularly
where safety issues are concerned. It will also
emphasize the importance of participation in pollution
prevention commitments.) |
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More resources |
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- Hazardous
materials are most often found in Dialysis,
Environmental Services/Housekeeping, Facilities
Management, Laboratories, Nursing Care, Nutrition
Services, Oncology, Pharmacy, Radiology, Surgery,
Emergency Services and Vehicle Maintenance.
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- New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation,
Pollution Prevention Unit:
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- Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, ISO
14001 Environmental Management System, home
page
- US
Environmental Protection Agency
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Hazardous Waste Management
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Recordkeeping and reporting |
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The
facility has obtained an EPA Identification Number.
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Generator
status is determined and reviewed monthly.
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Facility is working toward moving to smaller quantity
generator status by minimizing hazardous
materials present on site. |
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The
basis for hazardous waste determinations is documented.
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Facility submits
Biennial Reports on EPA Form 8700-13A each even-numbered
year.
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Manifest
copies are managed properly (e.g. appropriate copies
are received from the treatment facility and are routed
to the regulatory authority).
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Manifests, Biennial Reports, and records
of test results and analyses are kept on site
for a minimum of three years.
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Land
Disposal Restriction notices are kept for a minimum of
three years.
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Weekly
inspections of the hazardous waste storage areas are
performed and documented according to written procedures Inspections
include checking for leaks, corroded containers, and
other potential problems.
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Hazardous waste determination |
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A RCRA hazardous
waste determination has been made for all solid
waste that is generated. Examples
of potential sources of hazardous waste include:
- waste pharmaceuticals HERC: Pharmaceutical
Wastes
- laboratory chemicals
and reagents
- formalin
- chemicals/anesthetics
used in surgery
- waste rags with
solvent
- aerosols
- disinfectants
- sterilants
- x-ray contrast media
- waste electronics
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Containers with hazardous materials, (e.g. aerosol cans,
chemotherapy agents) are completely emptied or managed
as hazardous waste.
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Containers that
held P-listed wastes are managed as hazardous waste.
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Mixed
wastes (e.g., radioactive and hazardous wastes, infectious
and hazardous wastes) are properly evaluated and disposed
of.
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Facility
is minimizing hazardous waste generation to avoid making
and documenting determinations. |
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- National
Cancer Institute: Information
page on Mixed Waste. (The waste management
procedures in the table at the bottom of the page
should be considered to apply only to the facility
that produced the page.)
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Storage |
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Hazardous waste
storage areas are secure, and are operated to prevent
releases to the environment (e.g. facility has provided
for secondary containment of containers).
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Hazardous
waste is stored in non-leaking, sturdy, compatible containers
that are kept closed unless adding or removing waste.
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Storage
areas are clean and organized. |
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Containers
are protected from weather, fire, physical damage, and
vandals. |
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Adequate
aisle space is maintained in the hazardous waste storage
area to ensure access to containers in event of spills
or leaks.
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Weekly
inspections of the hazardous waste storage areas are
performed, and are documented according to written procedures,
to check for leaks, corroded containers, or other problems.
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Containers of hazardous waste are marked with the words ¿Hazardous
Wasteî, and a descriptive name of the waste.
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Incompatible wastes are segregated.
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Precautions are taken to prevent accidental ignition
of ignitable waste, or reaction of reactive waste, by
(among other measures) separating the waste from sources
of ignition or reaction (e.g. open flames, smoking, sparks,
welding, hot surfaces).
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Satellite accumulation |
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Containers are located within the immediate operator
control and are inspected daily.
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Containers are labeled with a descriptive name of the
waste and the
words “Hazardous
Waste”.
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When
satellite accumulation containers are full they are moved
to the hazardous waste storage area within three days
and marked with the accumulation start date.
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Spills |
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Spill
clean up procedures are in place in all areas where
hazardous waste is handled and/or stored
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Spill
clean up residues are managed as hazardous waste.
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Spills
are reported to local authorities and National Response
Center, if necessary.
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Spill
control and decontamination
equipment is readily available
in areas where hazardous waste is handled or stored.
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Spill
control equipment is maintained in usable condition.
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Eyewashes
and showers (ANSI
approved) are available in
all areas where hazardous waste is routinely handled
and/or stored,
and are checked regularly.
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All
employees who may be involved in spills are appropriately
trained. Spill response team members are HAZWOPER trained.
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Disposal and Transportation |
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Hazardous
waste is shipped offsite for treatment or disposal within
appropriate timeframes based on generator status (90
days Large Quantity Generator or 180 days Small Quantity
Generator).
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Determination of treatment requirements for land disposal
of hazardous waste have been performed.
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Hazardous
waste must be shipped to a facility permitted to handle
the waste.
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Hazardous
waste must be shipped using a hazardous waste manifest.
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Waste
is properly marked and packaged for transportation.
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Hazardous
waste transport vehicle is properly placarded if necessary.
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Contingency Planning |
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A Contingency
plan is in place if the facility is a Large Quantity
Generator.
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An emergency
coordinator is designated and has authority to commit
resources if necessary.
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The
provisions of the hazardous waste contingency plan are
carried out immediately whenever there is a fire, explosion,
or release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents
which could threaten human health or the environment.
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Emergency
information is posted near the telephone in the hazardous
waste storage area.
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Arrangements are made with local authorities to respond
to a hazardous waste emergency.
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Training |
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TRACER Staff can describe appropriate response
for hazardous waste spill.
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Staff
are trained in, are thoroughly familiar with, and competency
has been tested in, proper waste identification, handling and emergency
procedures relevant to their jobs.
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Personnel
are trained regarding satellite accumulation.
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Staff
is periodically reminded that hazardous waste should
never be improperly disposed of down the drain or as
solid or infectious waste. |
Nonhazardous solid waste
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Facility promotes recycling
all potential recyclable materials (e.g., paper, cardboard,
aluminum, steel, solvents, construction wastes, grease
or food scraps, etc.). Bins are clearly
labeled, and are conveniently located throughout the
facility. |
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Facility promotes reduction
of solid waste by choosing products with less packaging,
using less materials (source reduction). |
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Materials
and equipment are reused and/or reprocessed to the greatest
possible extent. |
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Food
and organic waste is composted. |
Regulated Medical (Infectious) Waste
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A
comprehensive medical waste management plan, "Bloodborne
Pathogens (BBP) Exposure Control Plan", is in place that
includes identification, proper
segregation, and management of waste from generation
to disposal.
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Facility
has done a risk assessment to identify employee risks
to BBP exposures and other related BBP risks |
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Infectious waste
is properly segregated according to state-specific definitions.
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The facility's RMW segregation
plan ensures that
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Infectious waste
containers are sturdy and labeled with the universal
biohazard symbol.
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Signs to assist with proper
segregation of infectious waste are placed above containers.
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- Examples of suitable signage are available from [link]
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Staff is trained and competency tested on proper
segregation and disposal of infectious waste.
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Infectious
waste containers are stored onsite in secured area away
from public areas, and are kept on site for no longer
than period of time permitted by applicable state regulation.
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Infectious waste
containers intended for transport are properly packaged
and marked.
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Waste is placarded
for transport, if necessary.
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Facility is registered as
generator of RMW with state and
local authorities if required.
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Regulated
medical waste is tracked and documentation kept in accordance with state rules.
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Facility performs a waste assessment and documents the amount of RMW generated per month to identify opportunities for
reduction. |
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Using non-polyvinyl chloride IV bags, tubing and other
equipment to diminish dioxin emissions and reduce when
waste is incinerated |
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Facility has developed and implemented a comprehensive
RMW minimization plan that provides for:
- comprehensive staff training that
includes
- clear
definitions of RMW
- plain
language explanations of RMW disposal procedures
- guidance to identify hazardous chemicals or other
inappropriate wastes and to ensure that they
not included in the RMW waste stream
- comprehensive data collection and reporting
and includes
measures such as:
- replacing disposal equipment with reusable equipment
- using equipment designed
to eliminate suction canisters
- using reusable
sharps containers
- using waste reduction
as a method to reduce exposure (e.g., formaldehyde,
xylene)
- reducing blood
sample volumes to minimize quantities of infectious
waste and reduce risk of nosocomial anemia
- using automated
technology for disposal of contents of suction
canisters into sanitary sewer
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- Other
elements of a comprehensive program that may result
in performance improvement outcomes include:
- using
non-PVC equipment will minimize
DEHP exposure and dioxin formation
- ensuring
hazardous chemicals or other inappropriate
wastes are not included in this waste stream
- using
waste reduction as a method to reduce occupational
exposure
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If
RMW is incinerated or otherwise treated on site: |
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Incinerator is operated
within permit parameters and records are kept (40 CFR
70).[not specific to incinerators] |
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Design capacity
of the incinerator is not exceeded (40 CFR 70). |
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Hazardous
waste is not burned in the incinerator unless allowed
by permit (40 CFR 70). |
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Facility renders RMW non-infectious through autoclaving
or other non-incineration technologies to
reduce the dioxin,
heavy metal, and particulate emissions associated with incineration. |
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Universal Waste
Materials of Concern
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Asbestos |
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An asbestos assessment
has been done to confirm any asbestos containing building
materials (ACBM) present in the facility, including sampling
results if appropriate.
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Employees who may
potentially disturb or come into contact with asbestos
been trained at least to the "awareness level" with the
required OSHA 2hr Asbestos Awareness training.
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Areas accessible
to the public having asbestos-containing building materials
with the potential for being disturbed have been properly
labeled.
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Manifests are complete
(e.g. no information missing) and appropriately routed.
(=EC3.10.7,
=EC3.10.8, 40
CFR 150 (d)). |
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Abated asbestos
is disposed of at an approved (either EPA or state) facility.
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Ten day prior notification
is given to local authorities prior to large asbestos
projects and records of the notice are retained.
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When conducting
asbestos abatement, proper separation from occupied areas
is maintained and appropriate clearance monitoring conducted
prior to opening the area for occupancy. |
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Air monitoring is
conducted during and post abatement, records are kept
and clearance obtained.
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- EPA:
- OSHA:
- Asbestos
- 1910.1001 -- a web page provided by
OSHA that presents 29 CFR 1910.1001 in a
convenient format
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CFCs |
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Air conditioning
systems having over 50 pounds of CFC (chlorofluorocarbons)
refrigerant charge are maintained free from leaks of
CFC and records of leaks and maintenance are kept.
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All technicians
conducting repair and maintenance activities on CFC air
conditioning and refrigerant systems are EPA-certified.
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Refrigerant recovery
devices meet EPA standards.
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Efficient systems are used for air conditioning to minimize
pollution from chlorofluorocarbon use and air emissions. |
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Ethylene Oxide |
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The facility properly
maintains ethylene oxide abaters and refreshes scrubber
catalysts on schedule. |
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Facility has a valid
air quality permit for any EtO sterilizer or aerator.
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Areas utilizing
EtO are provided with a continuous alarm monitor. |
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An up-to-date, written
EtO emergency plan is in place, with annual training
implemented and records kept. |
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Ethylene oxide is eliminated from the facility. |
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Glutaraldehyde |
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Glutaraldehyde-based
high level disinfectants are properly monitored, effectively
contained, and safely handled. |
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To
reduce exposures and the amount of glutaraldehyde used,
operating procedures are reviewed and improved with use
of overhead hoods, employee training and monitoring |
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Glutaraldehyde
is replaced with less hazardous material. |
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Mercury |
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Facility has conducted a mercury inventory, and has
established a mercury elimination plan that includes
a schedule for the removal and replacement of known
mercury-containing items. |
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Pesticides |
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Pesticides classified
for restricted use are applied only by licensed applicators.
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Restricted pesticides
are not used.
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Pesticide containers
are triple rinsed.
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The rinsate is managed
as hazardous waste if it is not used.
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A hazardous waste
determination is made and documented for pesticides that have not been used up
and are being discarded.
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Warning signs are
posted and staff notified when pesticides are applied. |
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Facility has instituted
an Integrated Pest Management program with the following
elements:
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Pesticide application
is used only as a last resort
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Only the least
toxic pesticides are used
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The primary focus
of the program is pest identification and monitoring
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Non-chemical methods
are used for pest control (e.g. traps, barriers)
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The program has
a staff training component (e.g. actions that
help prevent pests on the premises)
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Pesticide applicators
are licensed and trained by appropriate authorities
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Staff,
patients, and visitors are informed whenever
pesticide is applied
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Petroleum Products (see also Used
Oil and Tanks below) |
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Energy is conserved, thereby reducing the use of oil
and petroleum products. |
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Purchasing policy and other evidence indicates a preference
for energy efficient equipment, that does not burn
oil or diesel fuel. |
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Bio-diesel is used in place of diesel in generators
and other equipment. |
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Pharmaceuticals and chemotherapeutic agents |
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Chemotherapeutic and
pharmaceutical wastes are evaluated
for hazardous waste classification. Process for evaluation
is documented.
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Waste containers
holding U-listed chemotherapeutic and pharmaceutical materials are completely empty
or managed as hazardous waste.
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Waste containers
holding the P-listed chemotherapeutic drug arsenic trioxide
and P-listed pharmaceuticals are managed as a hazardous
waste, and in many situations also as RMW. |
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Used syringes containing
RCRA-regulated hazardous waste are managed as RMW. |
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TRACER Pharmacy,
oncology and nursing staff are proficient in identifying
and managing hazardous chemotherapeutic and
pharmaceutical waste.
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TRACER Staff
can describe process used for chemotherapeutic and
pharmaceutical waste evaluation
and basis for choice of disposal. |
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Overt amounts of
chemotherapeutic drugs are managed as hazardous waste |
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Trace amounts of
chemotherapeutic drugs are incinerated at a permitted
RMW incinerator. |
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A waiver for federal
exclusion for nitroglycerin in finished dosage forms
has been submitted and is on file. |
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Pharmacy and oncology
staff are trained regarding waste reduction and pollution
prevention opportunities and practices. |
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Non-regulated chemotherapeutic
wastes are managed in the same way as regulated chemotherapeutic
wastes. |
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IV bags and related
equipment that are polyvinyl chloride (PVC)- and DEHP-free
are used. Reasons include:
- PVC
weighs more than polyolefin or other plastic. Using
lighter plastic reduces waste weight.
- PVC
contributes to dioxin formation when manufactured
and incinerated.
- DEHP
is a reproductive toxin and endocrine disruptor. Minimizing
its use improves patient safety.
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) |
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PCB
equipment is properly labeled, and inspected. need citations |
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Disposal
of PCB containing items are handled as appropriate. |
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PCB-containing equipment and oil is eliminated. |
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Radioactive Materials and Waste |
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Inventory and management
plans for hazardous energy sources; ionizing and non-ionizing
radiation, lasers, microwaves and ultrasound devices
are available.
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Staff is trained
and competency tested in appropriate spill response for
radioactive materials and waste. |
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The
facility is eliminating or reducing the use radioactive
material, to the extent that it is possible to substitute
non-radioactive or less radioactive isotopes (e.g.
using isotopes with lower level radiation or shorter
half-lives for non-therapeutic laboratory applications). |
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The
facility is eliminating the use of radioactive materials
with longer half-lives to the greatest possible extent
for all applications. |
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Used Oil |
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The
organization properly collects used oil from vehicles,
and physical plant equipment (emergency generators, compressors,
etc.)
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Used
oil is stored in sturdy compatible containers labeled “used
oil” that are kept closed.
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Oil-containing equipment is not leaking.
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Spill
control equipment is available and used when necessary.
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Spills
are reported to local and federal authorities.
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Used
oil is recycled and receipts are kept indicating such.
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Staff
is trained and competency tested in appropriate spill
response for used oil.
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A hazardous
waste determination is made and documentation is kept
for used oil that is destined for disposal. |
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Used oil filters
are drained for a minimum of twelve hours to ensure all
residual oil is collected before disposing of the filters
as scrap metal.
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Facilities and equipment
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Recordkeeping and reporting |
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Air permits are
modified when fuel usage changes.
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Certificates to
Operate and Permits are not permitted to expire.
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Calculations are
done and kept on site verifying air permit requirements
for boilers, incinerators, generators or other releases
to the air( e.g. ethylene oxide). (40 CFR 70).
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Boilers, generators |
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Bio diesel is considered and possibly used with emergency
generators. |
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Oil burning equipment
is well maintained. Logs and documentation evident. |
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Energy efficient boilers and generators are used to
minimize air pollution (Documentation: EC3.10.7).
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Policies indicate preference for energy efficient equipment
and practices throughout the facility to minimize
fuel use. |
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Incinerator |
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Incinerator is operated
within permit parameters and records are kept (40 CFR
70) [not specific to incinerators]. |
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Design capacity
of the incinerator is not exceeded (40 CFR 70). |
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Hazardous waste
is not burned in the incinerator unless allowed by
permit (40 CFR 70). |
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Incineration is eliminated or reduced as a waste treatment
or disposal method. (Incineration creates air
pollution such as dioxins, acid gases (such as hydrogen
chloride), carbon monoxide, and heavy metals. Air
pollution from incinerators is deleterious to community
health.) |
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All waste is minimized to eliminate emissions to air. |
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Tanks |
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Spill Containment
and Countermeasures plan is in place for aggregate
aboveground storage greater than 1320 gallons.
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Tanks are permitted
or registered with either EPA or local authorities. |
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Underground storage
tanks must have been upgraded or replaced by 12/22/98
to meet integrity, cathodic protection, leak and overfill
protection requirements.
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Maintenance and
calibrating procedures are enacted to ensure tank monitors
are working appropriately. |
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Tanks are inspected
on weekly/monthly basis as per EPA or local regulations. |
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Tank alarm system
can be heard or otherwise adequately communicated to
operators. |
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Procedures
are written and available for steps to be taken when
tank alarm sounds. |
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Tank overfill protection
equipment is monitored.
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Corrosion protection
for tanks is adequate. If cathodic protection
is used it is inspected and replaced as required.
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Release detection
equipment for tanks and piping is adequate and up to
date. Monitor and record condition.
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Suspect releases
or spills are reported to EPA or appropriate local
authority.
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TRACER Staff
respond appropriately regarding steps to be taken in
the event of tank alarm, spill, or leak. |
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Tank parts are appropriately
labeled with appropriate American Petroleum Institute
(API) code. E.g. Hexagon for #2 Fuel Oil (40 CFR 280) |
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Equipment on tank
to shut down when tank reaches 95% of capacity during
fueling. |
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Tanks are located
a safe distance from other areas of the facility.
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Use of underground
storage tanks is eliminated, minimizing risk of leaks
and spills. |
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Review of local
rules and codes to ensure all discharges to sewer (laboratories,
pharmacy, surgery, dialysis, central processing, nutrition
services, etc.) are permitted and/or if pretreatment
is required (40 CFR 403). [can't
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All discharges to
sewer are reported to local wastewater authority (local
permits, 40 CFR 403). |
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Spill
Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans are in
place, including adequate secondary containment of
storage tanks.
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All discharges to
the sewer are evaluated assure conformance with local,
state and federal restrictions, e.g. formalin, glutaraldehyde,
pharmaceuticals, alcohols, laboratory discharges, x-ray
chemicals (40 CFR 403). |
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All discharges to
the sewer are evaluated for hazardous waste and reported
to local sewer are evaluated for hazardous waste and
reported to local sewer and hazardous waste authorities.
(40 CFR 403) |
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Direct, point source
discharges are required to obtain National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits under
402 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) |
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If the facility
has any septic tanks, drain fields, lagoons, or other
on-site wastewater disposal areas, they are properly
permitted |
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Hazardous materials
or waste storage or process areas DO NOT have floor
drains that might allow a release of a hazardous chemical
to the environment |
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Wastewater is monitored,
tested and reported as per local, state and/or federal
permit requirements,
and exceedances are managed appropriately. |
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Wash water from
kitchen cleaning or other cleaning operations is not
discharged to the storm sewer without a National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination Permit.
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Discharges
to sewer are reduced or eliminated. |
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