Whiteabbey Hospital - 31 May 2012 - Regulation and Quality ...
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8.0 Waste <strong>and</strong> Sharps<br />
STANDARD 4.0<br />
WASTE AND SHARPS<br />
Waste: Effectiveness of arrangements for h<strong>and</strong>ling, segregation,<br />
storage <strong>and</strong> disposal of waste on ward/department<br />
Sharps: Availability, use <strong>and</strong> storage of sharps containers on<br />
ward/department<br />
Waste <strong>and</strong> sharps<br />
H<strong>and</strong>ling, segregation,<br />
storage, waste<br />
Availability, use, storage<br />
of sharps<br />
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8.1 Waste<br />
The inspection evidenced that there were arrangements in place for the<br />
h<strong>and</strong>ling, segregation, storage <strong>and</strong> disposal of waste which generally<br />
complied with local <strong>and</strong> regional guidance. Issues identified related to<br />
domestic staff practice of attaching a clinical waste bag to their trolley<br />
for use in all areas <strong>and</strong> the provision of inappropriate waste bins in<br />
clinical areas.<br />
8.2 Sharps<br />
Sharps boxes in use conformed to BS7320 (1990)/UN9291 st<strong>and</strong>ards<br />
<strong>and</strong> were assembled correctly; labelled with the date, locality <strong>and</strong> staff<br />
signature. Temporary closures were in place when not in use<br />
throughout the ward with the exception of the large unsecured sharps<br />
box on the phlebotomist trolley. Inspectors noted that disposable foil<br />
trays were being used by the phlebotomist instead of compatible<br />
integral sharps trays.<br />
Recommendations<br />
5 Waste bins <strong>and</strong> equipment used in the management of waste<br />
should be available in all clinical areas.<br />
6 The trust should monitor the implementation of its policies<br />
<strong>and</strong> procedures in respect of the management of waste <strong>and</strong><br />
sharps to ensure that staff knowledge is kept up to date <strong>and</strong><br />
safe <strong>and</strong> appropriate practice is in place.<br />
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