ElderWood Senior Care offers the Household
Sharps Disposal Program in order to provide a safe and convenient
way for individuals in the community to properly dispose of potentially
dangerous medical waste. The program allows individuals to bring
medical "sharps" -
syringes, needles and lancets used for administering medication in
private households - to any ElderWood health care facility for disposal.
There is no fee, but participants must follow some simple rules to
ensure the safety of everyone involved.
- Sharps should be placed in a shatter proof, leak proof and puncture
resistant container with a tight fitting screw top, such as a plastic
soda bottle or liquid laundry detergent container. Glass containers
and coffee cans will not be accepted.
- The container should be labeled clearly
by writing "Contains
Sharps" directly on the container or on masking tape with a waterproof
marker.
- The cap should be screwed tightly and sealed with heavy duty
tape to avoid spillage.
Properly prepared containers may be dropped off between 9
a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, to the reception desk at any ElderWood
location.
Any questions about the Household Sharps Disposal Program can be
directed to Tracey Maw, Director of Medical Information Systems,
at (716) 633-0021 x385 or to info@elderwood.com. |
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