Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 19 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES
Division 30 - Division of Regulation and Licensure
Chapter 20 - Hospitals
Section 19 CSR 30-20.070 - Registration as a Hospital Infectious Waste Generator

Universal Citation: 19 MO Code of State Regs 30-20.070

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024

PURPOSE: This rule establishes standards and procedures for the registration of hospitals to ensure a high level of public safety in the handling and disposal of infectious waste.

(1) Application for Registration as a Hospital Infectious Waste Generator.

(A) Annually every hospital shall submit to the Department of Health and Senior Services an application for registration as an infectious waste generator. The application shall be furnished by the Department of Health and Senior Services and are included herein.

(B) Each application shall include:
1. An operational plan for the handling and treatment of infectious waste as specified in 19 CSR 30-20.114(1)(C);

2. A statement that the applicant understands and complies with sections 260.200-260.345, RSMo; 19 CSR 30-20.011; 19 CSR 30-20.114(1)(C); 10 CSR 80-2.010; and 10 CSR 80-7.010; and

3. The signature of the hospital's chief executive officer and the director of the infectious waste management program.

(C) The application shall be submitted annually. It shall be reviewed and denial or acceptance given within thirty (30) days after the Department of Health and Senior Services receives the application. If denied, specific reasons, with references, shall be given for the denial.

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*Original authority: 197.080, RSMo 1953 and 260.203, RSMo 1986, amended 1988, 1992.

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