Or. Admin. R. 333-056-0050
Any person using sharp instruments (for example, needles, lancets, scalpels, syringes) for purposes of drawing blood, administering medication, or medical/surgical procedures on humans, shall dispose of such items in a manner that will protect any other handlers of this waste from injury. The disposal of such waste shall be in accordance with current recommendations of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and shall include the use of impervious, rigid, puncture-proof containers. This rule applies to but is not limited to blood banks, plasmapheresis centers, medical clinics, dental offices, outpatient care centers, inpatient care facilities, hospitals, and home health agencies.
ORS 431.110, 433.004 & 459.395
ORS 431.110, 433.004 & 459.395
PH 51-2023, amend filed 10/26/2023, effective 10/26/2023
PH 9-2020, minor correction filed 01/17/2020, effective 01/17/2020
PH 16-2013, f. 12-26-13, cert. ef. 1-1-14
OHD 15-2001, f. & cert. ef. 7-12-01, Renumbered from 333-019-0212
HD 4-1987, f. 6-12-87, ef. 6-19-87