Ohio Admin. Code 4731-17-05 - Handling and disposal of sharps and wastes
(A) To prevent injuries, no licensee
performing or participating in invasive procedures shall recap needles, or
purposely bend or break needles or other sharp instruments or items by
hand.
(B) After a licensee who is
performing or participating in an invasive procedure uses disposable needles,
syringes, scalpel blades or other sharp items, the licensee shall place the
disposable sharp items used in a puncture-resistant container for disposal. The
puncture-resistant container shall be located as close as practicable to the use area.
(C) All sharp items and contaminated wastes
shall be disposed of according to requirements established by federal, local
and state environmental or regulatory agencies.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4731.05, 4731.051
Rule Amplifies: 4731.051, 4731.22
Prior Effective Dates: 10/01/1994, 12/31/1997, 02/28/2004
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