Questions and Answers
When should the weekly StrongPak Scan be completed?
By Thursday of each week.
Which of the following items must be contained in two hazardous waste bags before being placed in the hazardous waste tote? (Select all that apply)
Is Minute Clinic waste an example of non-inventory waste?
True
Which of the following must be placed in a hazardous waste bag before putting in the hazardous waste tote? (Select all that apply)
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What is the process for containing leaking pharmaceuticals?
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Hazardous waste totes labeled 'Pharmacy' must stay in the Pharmacy.
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Which Pharmacy tote(s) should the hazardous waste technician pick up?
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Sorting by the hazardous waste technician must be completed under the supervision of the Pharmacist until all controlled substances have been reconciled.
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What should you do on the day of hazardous waste pick up?
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How should you assemble a new hazardous-waste till after it has been emptied by the hazardous waste technician?
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Which documentation must be reviewed and signed by the pharmacist for pickups involving controlled substances?
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Is the statement 'All of the above' true?
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Study Notes
Hazardous Waste Handling Procedures
- StrongPak Scan should be completed weekly by Thursday, ensuring timely management of hazardous waste.
- Leaking pharmaceuticals, such as Amoxicillin, must be double-bagged with absorbent materials to prevent spills before placement in hazardous waste totes.
Waste Classification
- Minute Clinic waste is classified as non-inventory waste and managed accordingly.
- Items requiring hazardous waste bags include expired amber vials, loose pills, and cleaning materials from contaminated equipment.
Containment of Leaking Pharmaceuticals
- Proper handling includes de-identifying any protected health information (PHI), placing the waste in a hazardous bag with absorbent, double-bagging, labeling, and processing into the pharmacy hazardous waste tote.
Storage and Transport Regulations
- Hazardous waste totes marked "Pharmacy" must be stored exclusively within the Pharmacy area.
- Hazardous waste technicians are responsible for collecting both partially full and full hazardous waste totes.
Oversight and Documentation
- Sorting of hazardous waste by technicians should occur under pharmacist supervision until all controlled substances are reconciled.
- Prior to hazardous waste pick-up, an audit of the tote is necessary to verify that all contents are bagged, reconciled, and accompanied by the required signatures.
New Waste Container Assembly
- After a hazardous waste technician empties a container, complete assembly of a new waste tote requires adherence to established protocols and documentation.
Controlled Substances Documentation
- For pickups involving controlled substances, the Product Transfer Schedule must be reviewed and signed by the pharmacist, ensuring proper tracking and compliance.
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