Clinical Waste

[Lynne Howell]

Hi all

Does anyone know where or have any good posters on what constitutes “Clinical Waste”

Regards,

Lynne Howell
Working Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays
Infection Prevention Specialist| Queanbeyan Health Service
Corner Collett and Erin Streets QUEANBEYAN 2620
Tel. (02) 61507230 | Fax. | Mob. | Email. Lynne.Howell@health.nsw.gov.au
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[marjenes@OPTUSNET.COM.AU Subject: Re: Clinical Waste In-Reply-To:]

Yes Michael I thought I has indicated that i.e. if more onerous follow that
and Vic EPA is more onerous atm. However for some states and territories the
new standards are more onerous so now that AS has been released that takes
over.

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Wishart

Thanks Margaret

My meagre legal knowledge tells me that is a state has an Environmental
Protection Act or equivalent with a definition of clinical waste, this will
take precedence over an Australian Standard, until the Act is repealed or
altered. Best advice would be to check with your state statutory authority.

Cheers

Michael

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> On Behalf Of marjenes@OPTUSNET.COM.AU

Hi Michael – ASA 3816 brings states into line but if current state
definition is more onerous than AS then go with state. Vic EPA will prob be
reviewing theirs I understand

Regards,

Margaret Jennings
Marjen Education Services

website. http://www.marjenes.com.au

email. marjenes@optusnet.com.au

mob. 0404 088 754
fax. 03 9439 2436

> On Behalf Of Michael Wishart

Hi Lynne

Definitely a state-by-state answer for this!

Check out:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/clinicalwaste/Pages/default.aspx

for definition.

Cheers

Michael

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> On Behalf Of Lynne Howell

Hi all

Does anyone know where or have any good posters on what constitutes
“Clinical Waste”

Regards,

Lynne Howell

Working Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays
Infection Prevention Specialist| Queanbeyan Health Service
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[Terry Grimmond]

Hi Michael, you are correct, the recently updated and published Australian
CW Standard AS 3816:2018 is voluntary, i.e. not legally binding unless it
has been incorporated into a states legislation.

The AS website at
https://www.standards.org.au/standards-development/what-is-standard states:

*On their own, standards are voluntary. There is no requirement for the
public to comply with standards. However, State and Commonwealth
governments often refer to Australian Standards (AS) or joint
Australian/New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS) in their legislation.*
*When this happens, these standards can become mandatory.*

Best regards, Terry

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*Subject:* Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Clinical Waste

Thanks Margaret

My meagre legal knowledge tells me that is a state has an Environmental
Protection Act or equivalent with a definition of clinical waste, this will
take precedence over an Australian Standard, until the Act is repealed or
altered. Best advice would be to check with your state statutory authority.

Cheers

Michael

*Michael Wishart *| Infection Control Coordinator, CICP-E

St Vincents Private Hospital Northside | 627 Rode Road CHERMSIDE QLD 4032

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marjenes@OPTUSNET.COM.AU
*Sent:* Thursday, 28 March 2019 3:22 PM
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*Subject:* Re: Clinical Waste

Hi Michael ASA 3816 brings states into line but if current state
definition is more onerous than AS then go with state. Vic EPA will prob be
reviewing theirs I understand

Regards,

Margaret Jennings
Marjen Education Services

website. http://www.marjenes.com.au

email. marjenes@optusnet.com.au

mob. 0404 088 754
fax. 03 9439 2436

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Wishart
*Sent:* Thursday, 28 March 2019 2:58 PM
*To:* ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
*Subject:* Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Clinical Waste

Hi Lynne

Definitely a state-by-state answer for this!

Check out:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/clinicalwaste/Pages/default.aspx

for definition.

Cheers

Michael

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*From:* ACIPC Infexion Connexion *On Behalf Of *Lynne
Howell
*Sent:* Thursday, 28 March 2019 11:44 AM
*To:* ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
*Subject:* Clinical Waste

Hi all

Does anyone know where or have any good posters on what constitutes
Clinical Waste

Regards,

*Lynne Howell*

*Working Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays*
Infection Prevention Specialist|
*Queanbeyan Health Service*Corner Collett and Erin Streets QUEANBEYAN 2620
Tel. (02) 61507230 | Fax. | Mob. | Email. Lynne.Howell@health.nsw.gov.au
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[Terry Grimmond]

Australian standards become mandatory when incorporated into state
legislature, or when a Request For Tender (RFP) from an institution or
state dept, or a state government guideline, requires that a product or
protocol must adhere to ASXXXX.

Kind regards, Terry

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*To:* ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
*Subject:* Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Clinical Waste

Dear Terry many thanks for that clarification. Can you advise when this may
occur? I note you say can become mandatory

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Margaret Jennings
Marjen Education Services

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email. marjenes@optusnet.com.au

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*From:* ACIPC Infexion Connexion *On Behalf Of *Terry
Grimmond
*Sent:* Thursday, 28 March 2019 7:03 PM
*To:* ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
*Subject:* Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Clinical Waste

Hi Michael, you are correct, the recently updated and published Australian
CW Standard AS 3816:2018 is voluntary, i.e. not legally binding unless it
has been incorporated into a states legislation.

The AS website at
https://www.standards.org.au/standards-development/what-is-standard states:

*On their own, standards are voluntary. There is no requirement for the
public to comply with standards. However, State and Commonwealth
governments often refer to Australian Standards (AS) or joint
Australian/New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS) in their legislation.*
*When this happens, these standards can become mandatory.*

Best regards, Terry

Terry Grimmond FASM, BAgrSc, GrDpAdEd

Consultant Microbiologist

Grimmond and Associates

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Ph (NZ): +64 7 855 3212

Mob (NZ): +64 274 365 140

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Wishart
*Sent:* Thursday, March 28, 2019 6:30 PM
*To:* ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
*Subject:* Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Clinical Waste

Thanks Margaret

My meagre legal knowledge tells me that is a state has an Environmental
Protection Act or equivalent with a definition of clinical waste, this will
take precedence over an Australian Standard, until the Act is repealed or
altered. Best advice would be to check with your state statutory authority.

Cheers

Michael

*Michael Wishart *| Infection Control Coordinator, CICP-E

St Vincents Private Hospital Northside | 627 Rode Road CHERMSIDE QLD 4032

*T *+61 7 3326 3068 |* F* +61 7 3607 2226

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*From:* ACIPC Infexion Connexion *On Behalf Of *
marjenes@OPTUSNET.COM.AU
*Sent:* Thursday, 28 March 2019 3:22 PM
*To:* ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
*Subject:* Re: Clinical Waste

Hi Michael ASA 3816 brings states into line but if current state
definition is more onerous than AS then go with state. Vic EPA will prob be
reviewing theirs I understand

Regards,

Margaret Jennings
Marjen Education Services

website. http://www.marjenes.com.au

email. marjenes@optusnet.com.au

mob. 0404 088 754
fax. 03 9439 2436

*From:* ACIPC Infexion Connexion *On Behalf
Of *Michael
Wishart
*Sent:* Thursday, 28 March 2019 2:58 PM
*To:* ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
*Subject:* Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Clinical Waste

Hi Lynne

Definitely a state-by-state answer for this!

Check out:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/clinicalwaste/Pages/default.aspx

for definition.

Cheers

Michael

*Michael Wishart *| Infection Control Coordinator, CICP-E

St Vincents Private Hospital Northside | 627 Rode Road CHERMSIDE QLD 4032

*T *+61 7 3326 3068 |* F* +61 7 3607 2226

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*Sent:* Thursday, 28 March 2019 11:44 AM
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*Subject:* Clinical Waste

Hi all

Does anyone know where or have any good posters on what constitutes
Clinical Waste

Regards,

*Lynne Howell*

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[marjenes@OPTUSNET.COM.AU Subject: Re: Clinical Waste In-Reply-To:]

Hi Terry just asking what is the usual time frame for adoption then?

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Australian standards become mandatory when incorporated into state legislature, or when a Request For Tender (RFP) from an institution or state dept, or a state government guideline, requires that a product or protocol must adhere to ASXXXX.

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Dear Terry many thanks for that clarification. Can you advise when this may occur? I note you say can become mandatory

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Hi Michael, you are correct, the recently updated and published Australian CW Standard AS 3816:2018 is voluntary, i.e. not legally binding unless it has been incorporated into a states legislation.

The AS website at https://www.standards.org.au/standards-development/what-is-standard states:

On their own, standards are voluntary. There is no requirement for the public to comply with standards. However, State and Commonwealth governments often refer to Australian Standards (AS) or joint Australian/New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS) in their legislation.
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Thanks Margaret

My meagre legal knowledge tells me that is a state has an Environmental Protection Act or equivalent with a definition of clinical waste, this will take precedence over an Australian Standard, until the Act is repealed or altered. Best advice would be to check with your state statutory authority.

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Michael

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Hi Michael ASA 3816 brings states into line but if current state definition is more onerous than AS then go with state. Vic EPA will prob be reviewing theirs I understand

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Hi Lynne

Definitely a state-by-state answer for this!

Check out: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/clinicalwaste/Pages/default.aspx for definition.

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Michael

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Hi all

Does anyone know where or have any good posters on what constitutes Clinical Waste

Regards,

Lynne Howell

Working Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays
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