Edit blue code practices

<p>To maximise safety and compliance, there are several important points to note when disposing of blue medicinal waste. For example, any controlled drugs must be denatured using a specially designed controlled drug denaturing kit and the entire waste container should be placed into a blue pharmaceutical container for onwards disposal.</p> <p>All medicines should be kept in their original packaging when placed into a waste container – this facilitates easy identification of waste contents should there be an issue or accident and it prevents any of the substances from reacting with each other. In addition, waste must be segregated according to its state, therefore separating liquid and hard waste into different containers.</p> <p>To optimise efficiency, thought should be given to the size and type of containers used. For example, Initial Medical offers small pharmaceutical containers or large rigid containers suitable for different volumes of blue waste. For cost-effectiveness and a more environmentally friendly solution, rigid cardboard containers are also available, but these are not suitable for liquid or glass waste.</p> <p>Once the waste containers are full, it is essential to ensure they are properly closed to avoid spillages – pharmaceutical containers from Initial Medical feature sure locking systems with the larger rigid containers having permanent hermetic seals to ensure they are securely shut. All the relevant details must then be marked and clearly visible on the containers, which then need to be safely stored in the designated area to await collection by the licenced contractor.</p> <p>Most clinics will store all their clinical waste in a private area not accessible to patients. Separate storage rooms, basements or lockable cupboards are all suitable, but consideration should be given to the temperature and other conditions of these areas. Where the temperature is slightly higher, whether due to the specific area or the season, it’s important to arrange collection within the appropriate time frame. Where possible, it might also be prudent to have a water supply within the storage area for cleaning purposes; ensure waste is protected from direct sunlight; install at least passive ventilation; and stock a local supply of protective clothing and equipment for staff handling the waste.</p> <p>Due to the possible mixture of different chemicals, medicines and drugs, all waste colour coded blue is disposed of by incineration.</p>

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