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
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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 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
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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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