Standard 1.4.1: Management Of Waste And Hazardous Substances (HDS(C)S.2008:1.4.1) Consumers, visitors, and service providers are protected from harm as a result of exposure to waste, infectious or hazardous substances, generated during service delivery. ARC D19.3c.v; ARHSS D19.3c.v Attainment and Risk: FA Evidence: The service has waste management policies and procedures for the safe disposal of waste and hazardous substances such as decontamination procedure; blood and body fluid spill management procedure; blood accident procedure. Chemicals are labelled and there is appropriate protective equipment and clothing for staff. There is an incident reporting system that includes investigation of these types of incidents. The service has a health and safety management system. There is a hazard register and on-going hazard control plans. Management of waste and hazardous substances is covered during orientation of new staff. In-service education in management of chemicals, waste and hazardous substances was last delivered by in 2013. Six health care assistants, one registered nurse, the senior coordinator and the manager interviewed are familiar with policies and the appropriate practices. Material Safety Data Sheets are available to staff (sighted). General waste is removed by the council and sharps are removed in an approved container by the pharmacy. Staff were observed to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Gloves, aprons, and goggles are available for staff. Infection control policies state specific tasks and duties for which protective equipment is to be worn. PPE was observed in use. The staff working on the day of audit demonstrate good knowledge of the appropriate use of protective equipment and clothing. The staff interviewed including six health care assistants, one registered nurse and the senior coordinator interviewed are knowledgeable about the reasons for use of protective equipment and clothing and utilise this. Criterion 1.4.1.1 (HDS(C)S.2008:1.4.1.1) Service providers follow a documented process for the safe and appropriate storage and disposal of waste, infectious or hazardous substances that complies with current legislation and territorial authority requirements. Attainment and Risk: FA Evidence: Finding: Corrective Action: Timeframe (days): (e.g. for 1 week choose 7, for 1 month choose 30, for 6 months choose 180, etc.)
Standard 1.4.1: Management Of Waste And Hazardous Substances (HDS(C)S.2008:1.4.1) Consumers, visitors, and service providers are protected from harm as a result of exposure to waste, infectious or hazardous substances, generated during service delivery. ARC D19.3c.v; ARHSS D19.3c.v Attainment and Risk: FA Evidence: The service has waste management policies and procedures for the safe disposal of waste and hazardous substances such as decontamination procedure; blood and body fluid spill management procedure; blood accident procedure. Chemicals are labelled and there is appropriate protective equipment and clothing for staff. There is an incident reporting system that includes investigation of these types of incidents. The service has a health and safety management system. There is a hazard register and on-going hazard control plans. Management of waste and hazardous substances is covered during orientation of new staff. In-service education in management of chemicals, waste and hazardous substances was last delivered by in 2013. Six health care assistants, one registered nurse, the senior coordinator and the manager interviewed are familiar with policies and the appropriate practices. Material Safety Data Sheets are available to staff (sighted). General waste is removed by the council and sharps are removed in an approved container by the pharmacy. Staff were observed to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Gloves, aprons, and goggles are available for staff. Infection control policies state specific tasks and duties for which protective equipment is to be worn. PPE was observed in use. The staff working on the day of audit demonstrate good knowledge of the appropriate use of protective equipment and clothing. The staff interviewed including six health care assistants, one registered nurse and the senior coordinator interviewed are knowledgeable about the reasons for use of protective equipment and clothing and utilise this. Criterion 1.4.1.1 (HDS(C)S.2008:1.4.1.1) Service providers follow a documented process for the safe and appropriate storage and disposal of waste, infectious or hazardous substances that complies with current legislation and territorial authority requirements. Attainment and Risk: FA Evidence: Finding: Corrective Action: Timeframe (days): (e.g. for 1 week choose 7, for 1 month choose 30, for 6 months choose 180, etc.)
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