Policies and Procedures for Healthcare Waste Management

EWC have worked extensively with Healthcare Professionals over the past few years to write and implement compliant policies and procedures for their business.  As compliance specialists we understand the complexities of the clinical waste cycle and the statutory requirements placed on the producer of these waste streams.  Following a site visit, we create policies and procedures for each business,  which can be provided to a HSA Inspector to illustrate a documented, controlled Healthcare Waste Management Plan.

 Healthcare Waste Management Policies and Procedures should take into account the following:

• Waste Producer/ Owner/ Manager responsibilities
• Identification and classification of all waste streams through examination of the medicinal, offensive, chemical or infectious properties.
• Full Transparency of Waste Cycle – Cradle to Grave
• Staff responsibilities and roles
• Training
• Risk Identification/ Risk Assessments
• Safety precautions – PPE, risks of exposure
• Correct handling, packaging, segregation and storage procedures
• Emergency Procedures
• Incident Management
• Reporting
• Audit of Healthcare Risk Waste Service Providers