Haw. Code R. § 11-104.1-34 - Exemption for placenta

(a) Upon negative findings of infection or hazard after appropriate testing of the mother by a health care facility or physician and confirmation of the findings on a release form established by the department, a placenta may be released by a health care facility or generator to the woman from which it originated or to the woman's designee.

(b) The health care facility or generator shall develop a procedure to ensure the safe management and transport of the placenta and may follow the requirements as set forth in this chapter or by the CDC, the EPA, the CLSI for clinical laboratory waste management or the OSHA or other similar guidelines.

(c) The procedure for the management and transport of placenta shall be set forth in writing and shall be available for the department's review.

(d) The release form must be signed by the mother, physician, and health care facility authority. One copy of the release form shall be filed in the patient chart and one copy shall be sent via facsimile transmission to the department.

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Haw. Code R. § 11-104.1-34

[Eff JUL 12 2007] (Auth: HRS §§ 321-21; 321-30) (Imp: HRS §§ 321-21; 321-30)