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STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES NEEDLE DISPOSAL ON CAMPUS
In order to protect all students, visitors, and housekeeping
staff on campus any individual using needles are expected to
dispose of such items in an appropriate manner. The recommended
method to properly discard of needles is to place used needles in
a red biohazard sharps container and bring the container to the
Student Health Center for further disposal. Red biohazard sharps
containers are available to any student requesting one (free of
charge with no questions asked).
The institution recognizes that in certain situations a
biohazard container may not be readily available. In this
instance students are directed to recap used needles and place in
a plastic puncture resistant container (such as an empty
detergent bottle) and tape the lid securely. This is not the
preferred method of disposal since these containers are puncture
resistant and not puncture proof. These containers should
also be brought to the Health Center to be labeled with a
biohazard sticker and checked to be intact and secure. These
containers should NOT be placed in regular trash receptacles on
campus. Individuals may also opt to take used needles home with
them for further disposal.
Any individual coming from home with their own "sharps
disposal system" that differs from the above recommendations
will need to have this system cleared through Student Health Services prior to
use.
Any student, housekeeping or other staff member aware of
inappropriate needle disposal may contact the Nurse Director in
Student Health for further action.
Communication of the above policy will take place through, but
is not limited to the following:
- Incoming health forms will be reviewed for any medical
conditions involving sharp use and letters will be sent
to those individuals outlining the above.
- Notices will be posted in the Residence Halls at the
beginning of each year indicating the above.
- An e-mail notice will be sent at the beginning of each
year indicating the above.
- Residence Life Handbook
- Staff/Faculty Handbook.
April 2000, revised May 2000
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