In accordance to state law, generators of medical or biological waste that is treated on-site are required to maintain a current record-keeping log with the following information: the exact date of treatment, the quantity of waste treated, the type of waste, the on-site treatment method with documentation of applicable process parameters, the printed name and signature of the person responsible for treatment and the quality control/challenge testing results (growth/no growth), when applicable.
Download the record-keeping log for on-site treatment of medical or biological waste (pdf) for adaptation and use in your facility.
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