Okla. Admin. Code § 310:662-5-3.1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 310:662-5-3.1 - Infectious waste disposal

(a) Every agency which generates infectious wastes in the course of providing home care services shall make appropriate provision for disposal of such materials.

(1) Sharps generated in a client's residence shall be packaged in rigid, leak proof, puncture resistant containers prior to disposal in regular household wastes or at an approved waste processing facility.

(2) Infectious wastes that are not sharps shall be disposed appropriately as required by agency policy, and Federal, state and local laws.

(b) At the time of admission, agency staff shall assess the client to determine if infectious wastes or sharps are generated in the home. If infectious wastes or sharps are generated, agency staff shall educate the client, the client's representative, or caregiver on proper disposal as required by agency policy, and Federal, state and local laws.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:662-5-3.1

Added at 14 Ok Reg 2111, eff 4-7-97 (emergency); Added at 14 Ok Reg 2274, eff 6-12-97