All semen and human tissue showing exposure to HIV as evidenced
by two of three reactive ELISA test results (according to the package insert -
product circular) on a blood sample from the donor or any other identified
causative agent of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or originating
from an individual diagnosed with AIDS or AIDS-Realted Complex (ARC) as defined
in 77 Ill. Adm. Code 693.20, shall be disposed of in
accordance with the following requirements:
a) Any such semen or human tissue, or any
materials or paraphenalia exposed to or contaminated by such blood or human
tissue shall be completely incinerated or sterilized or sealed in order to
render the materials innocuous before disposal or removal from the
premises.
b) The incineration of
materials shall be done in accordance with the requirements of the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency concerning the operation of an incinerator. (35
Ill. Adm. Code
700.)
c) The
sterilization of materials shall be done by autoclaving the materials in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and the effectiveness of the
autoclave shall be verified and documented at least weekly with a biological
spore assay containing B. stearothermophilus.
d) The disposal or removal of materials
outside of the facility shall be done in the following manner:
1) Incinerated or sterilized materials shall
be disposed of through routine waste disposal methods with no precautions
against possible contamination.
2)
Materials which have not been incinerated or sterilized shall be disposed of by
a waste hauler with a proper permit from the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency. (35 Ill. Adm. Code
809.) These materials must be sealed, transported
and stored in biohazard containers.
A) These
containers shall be marked "Biohazard", bear the universal biohazard symbol,
and be orange, orange and black or red.
B) The containers shall be rigid and
puncture-resistant such as a secondary metal or plastic can with a lid that can
be opened by a step-on pedal. These containers shall be lined with one or two
high density polyethyene or polypropylene plastic bags with a total thickness
of at least 2.5 mil. or equivalent material.
C) The containers which are marked
"Biohazard" shall be sealed before being removed from the Sperm Bank or Tissue
Bank.
