Attach_23_Transportation_of_Biohazardous_Trash.pdf

Medical Support Services

Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP)

Anniston, AL

Attachment 23

Transportation of Biohazardous Trash

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

Organization: Center for Domestic Preparedness Date: October 17, 2012

Title: Transportation of Biohazardous Trash

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I. Purpose

To establish procedures for the transportation of biohazardous containers and/or bags generated in support of training from locations within the CDP enclave to the incinerator at the

COBRATF.

II. Supersession

This SOP supersedes:

CDP MSS EMS.08.0.WI, Transportation of Biohazardous Trash, Effective 06/20/2011

III. Authority

COBRATF Standards Document

IV. Reference

A. FEMA CDP Directive 066-6, Medical Bio-Hazard Waste Plan

B. CDP Safety Plan, Bloodborne Pathogens Plan, Annex A

V. Definitions

A. ARTC – Advanced Responder Training Complex

B. COB – Close of Business

C. DPM – Deputy Project Manager

D. EMS – Emergency Medical Services

E. MSS – Medical Support Services

F. NTF – Noble Training Facility

G. O&M – Operations and Maintenance

H. RBC AChE – Red Blood Cell Acetylcholinerase

VI. Responsible Office

COBRATF Lead Paramedic

VII. Standard Operating Procedures

A. It is the responsibility of COBRA EMS paramedics to transport biohazardous containers and/or bags generated in support of training from the medical room in building 61 to the incinerator at the COBRATF.

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B. During the weeks in which paramedics are scheduled to assist the RBC AChE Lab personnel with blood draw at the 900 area, the biohazardous containers and/or bags are transported by the paramedic that is assigned to the ambulance.

C. The blood lab brings their biohazardous containers to the medical room in building 61 no later than Monday afternoon of each week. Biohazardous trash is picked up and transported upon completion of blood draw duties on Tuesday mornings. The biohazardous trash shall not be loaded into the ambulance the night before nor prior to blood draw duties the following morning due to the possibility of a patient transport.

D. Biohazardous containers and/or bags at the NTF or ARTC should be transported to the medical room in building 61 no later than COB on Monday of each week.

E. Biohazardous containers and/or bags at the COBRATF should be carried directly to the incinerator.

F. If there is not a blood draw scheduled on Tuesday morning, the biohazardous trash is carried at the next scheduled blood draw during that week. In the event that transportation of the biohazardous trash interferes with MSS support requirements, the COBRATF Lead

Paramedic or MSS DPM must be contacted to determine when the biohazardous trash will be transported.

G. Once the biohazardous trash arrives at the COBRATF incinerator, retrieve the key to unlock the bin from O&M personnel. The biohazardous containers or bags are carried inside the building and neatly placed in the bin that is labeled with biohazard signs.

Verify that each container or bag is completely closed prior to placing into the bin. Do not throw any biohazardous trash over the side into the bin. Close and lock the bin door and return the key to O&M personnel.

H. During weeks in which there are few or no scheduled blood draws, the COBRATF Lead

Paramedic, or the MSS DPM, determine when the biohazardous containers and/or bags will be transported.

VIII. Forms Prescribed

None noted

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APPROVED BY:

Gary L. Milner Date

Assistant Director, COBRATF

Ronald J. Varcak Date

Contract Physician

Medical Support Services

Quality Review Date Chemical Hygiene Review Date