Guide to JCAHO Environment of
Care Standard 3.10.4
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Introduction
Table of
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for 3.10.4
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Environment of Care Standard 3.10: The
organization manages hazardous materials and waste
risks
Element of Performance 4.
Storage of Hazardous Materials and Hazardous
Waste
The organization provides adequate and
appropriate space and equipment for safely handling and
storing hazardous materials and
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This page
provides a set of criteria for evaluating a
facility's hazardous materials and hazardous
waste storage areas.
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Hazardous Materials
Management
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Hazardous Waste
Management
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Hazardous waste is
stored in non-leaking, sturdy, compatible containers.
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Containers of hazardous waste are marked with the words
“Hazardous Waste”, and a descriptive name of the waste.
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Hazardous waste
storage areas are secure and prevent release to the
environment (e.g. secondary containment of containers is in
use, containers are not leaking, and containers are kept
closed).
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Adequate aisle
space is maintained in 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
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documented according to written procedures Inspections
include checking for leaks,
corroded containers, and other potential problems.
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Storage cabinets
and/or storage rooms are available for the storage of
flammable liquids.
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Hazardous waste use
is diminished to reduce spill and exposure risk. |
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Space and equipment are
provided for safe handling and storage
of hazardous waste. |
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Hazardous waste
generator size is reduced. |
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Spills
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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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Emergency spill
hotline number is readily
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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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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.
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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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Radioactive Materials and
Waste
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Facilities and
Equipment
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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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Facility design
provides ample and convenient space for staging hazardous
materials and waste that facilitates
recycling |
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