Waste

Infection Control Audits

Waste - Part Six
Does the practice have a policy and procedure/s for the management and disposal of waste? *

yes no
Have all staff attended induction and ongoing training in the process of waste disposal? *

yes no
Is there evidence that the waste contractor is a registered waste carrier? *

yes no
Are all disposable PPE disposed of as clinical waste? *

yes no
Are orange bags used for infectious Category B waste such as blooded swabs, blood-contaminated gloves and teeth without amalgam fillings? *

yes no
Are black/clear bags used for domestic waste including paper towels? *

yes no
Are bins foot operated or sensor controlled, lidded and in good working order? *

yes no
Are local anaesthetic cartridges and other Prescription Only Medicines (POMs) disposed of in yellow containers with a yellow lid that conforms to BS 7320 (1990)/UN 3291? *

yes no
Are clinical waste sacks securely tied and sharps containers locked before disposal? *

yes no
Are all clinical waste bags and sharps containers labelled before disposal? *

yes no
Is waste awaiting collection stored in a safe and secure location away from the public within the practice premises? *

yes no
Are all clinical waste bags fully described using the appropriate European Waste Catalogue (EWC) Codes as listed in HTM 07-01 (Safe Management of Healthcare Waste)? *

yes no
Are all consignment notes for all hazardous waste retained for at least 3 years? *

yes no
Has the practice been assured that a "duty of care" audit has been undertaken and recorded from producer to final disposal? *

yes no
Is there evidence the practice is segregating waste in accordance with HTM 07-01? *

yes no
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Infection Control Audits