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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. |
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 used |
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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