Difference between revisions of "Citizen Sharps Containers"
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* Dispensing/Collecting of sharps containers are for City of Maitland and Eatonville residents only. | * Dispensing/Collecting of sharps containers are for City of Maitland and Eatonville residents only. | ||
* Only accept FULL sharps containers from address verified residents. Document the resident’s name and address in the log book located in the lobby of each station. | * Only accept FULL sharps containers from address verified residents. Document the resident’s name and address in the log book located in the lobby of each station. | ||
| − | * If the resident presents with any other container, other than an approved sharps container; give them a citizen’s sharps container and ask them to transfer the contents to the approved container. DO NOT TRANSFER THE CONTENTS | + | * If the resident presents with any other container, other than an approved sharps container; give them a citizen’s sharps container and ask them to transfer the contents to the approved container. DO NOT TRANSFER THE CONTENTS YOURSELF. |
| − | YOURSELF. | ||
* Insure the lid is locked and taped and place it in the station bio-hazard box. | * Insure the lid is locked and taped and place it in the station bio-hazard box. | ||
* Give the resident a replacement 1 gallon sharps container with a completed label and enclosed letter. DO NOT give out the larger containers used in the rescues. | * Give the resident a replacement 1 gallon sharps container with a completed label and enclosed letter. DO NOT give out the larger containers used in the rescues. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:29, 3 May 2016
Contents
Section 2 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
220.16 Citizen Sharps Containers
PURPOSE:
To establish a guideline regarding the collection and dispensing of citizen bio-hazard sharps containers.
PROCEDURE:
- Dispensing/Collecting of sharps containers are for City of Maitland and Eatonville residents only.
- Only accept FULL sharps containers from address verified residents. Document the resident’s name and address in the log book located in the lobby of each station.
- If the resident presents with any other container, other than an approved sharps container; give them a citizen’s sharps container and ask them to transfer the contents to the approved container. DO NOT TRANSFER THE CONTENTS YOURSELF.
- Insure the lid is locked and taped and place it in the station bio-hazard box.
- Give the resident a replacement 1 gallon sharps container with a completed label and enclosed letter. DO NOT give out the larger containers used in the rescues.
- In the event we are out of stock on the citizen sharps containers, get the name, address and phone number of the resident and advise them that we will contact them when sharps containers come in. DO NOT ACCEPT ANY OTHER CONTAINER OTHER THAN AN APPROVED BIO-HAZARD SHARPS CONTAINER.
- Refer all non-residents to the fire station that services their house.
