Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1)
All biomedical waste facilities shall comply with the following:
(a) Biomedical waste mixed with hazardous
waste, as defined in Chapter 62-730, F.A.C., Hazardous Waste, shall be managed
as hazardous waste.
(b) Biomedical
waste mixed with radioactive waste shall be managed in a manner that does not
violate the provisions of Chapter 64E-5, F.A.C. The biomedical waste shall be
managed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 64E-16, F.A.C., after the
radioactive component has decayed in storage as provided for in Chapter 64E-5,
F.A.C., or is otherwise not regulated under Chapter 64E-5, F.A.C. The packaging
requirements of Chapter 64E-5, F.A.C., shall be followed, unless the
requirements of Chapter 64E-16, F.A.C., are more restrictive.
(c) Any other solid waste or liquid, which is
neither hazardous nor radioactive in character, combined with untreated
biomedical waste, shall be managed as untreated biomedical waste.
(d) All surfaces contaminated with spilled or
leaked biomedical waste shall be decontaminated as part of the cleaning
process.
(2) Each
biomedical waste facility shall implement a written operating plan to manage
biomedical waste, in accordance with this chapter. This plan shall be available
for review by the department and facility personnel. The plan shall include the
following: a description of training for personnel; procedures for segregating,
labeling, packaging, transporting, storing, and treating, biomedical waste;
procedures for decontaminating biomedical waste spills; and a contingency plan
for emergencies. Facilities which have multiple specialty services shall
include procedures specific to each specialty if procedures vary. Plans shall
be updated when regulations, facility policies, or procedures change.
(a) Each facility or their designee shall
train new personnel who handle biomedical waste as part of their work
responsibilities. This training shall be provided prior to commencement of
duties related to biomedical waste handling. Refresher training shall be
completed annually by all personnel who handle biomedical waste. Training shall
detail compliance with the facility's operating plan and Chapter 64E-16,
F.A.C., and shall be maintained as a part of the operating plan.
(b) All biomedical waste management records
shall be maintained for 3 years and shall be available for review by the
department.
Rulemaking Authority 381.006, 381.0098 FS. Law Implemented
381.006, 381.0098, 395.002(13), 395.1011
FS.
New 6-19-89, Amended 4-2-90, 12-14-92, 1-23-94, 8-20-95,
6-3-97, Formerly 10D-104.003.
