Healthcare Issues in the Law

Paper Summary:

The paper looks at Senate Bill 1305 that was passed by the California legislature and governor. The paper relates that Senate Bill 1305 attempts to remove all medical syringes and needles from the public solid waste system in California. The paper provides a summary of the bill, presents a definition of home-generated sharps and looks at the implications for businesses. The paper examines the response of the Sharps corporation and identifies the stakeholders involved.

Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Summary of Senate Bill 1305
Differentiation of Home-Generated Sharps
Implications for Businesses
Home-Generated Sharps Consolidation Point Compliance
Response of the Sharps Corporation
Stakeholders Identified
Discussion

From the Paper:

"Home-generated sharps have been defined by the law as "hypodermic needles, pen needles, intravenous needles, lancets, and other devices that are used to penetrate the skin for the delivery of medications derived from a household, including a multifamily residence or household." (Morris, 2007) Under the law hospitals and other medical facilities are differentiated in that they must dispose of their waste through a '...medical waste generator...; track disposal of their waste, and follow other regulations required by the Medical Waste Management Act." (Morris, 2007)"

Sample of Sources Used:

• OSHA eTools and Electronic Products for Compliance Assistance Teen Worker Safety in Restaurants, 2007 Cleanup/Cuts. Online available at: www.osha.gov/SLTC/youth/restaurant/cleanup_cuts.htm
• Sharps Compliance Corp. Announces Passage of California Legislation; California Senate Bill 1305 Requires Proper Disposal of Home-Generated Sharps". Business Wire. July 17, 2006. FindArticles.com. 28 Feb. 2007. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2006_July_17/ai_n16535433
• Senate Bill No. 1305 Passed the Senate May 11, 2006, Passed the Assembly June 26, 2006. Online available at: http://info.sen.ca.gov/pub/05-06/bill/sen/sb_1301-1350/sb_1305_bill_20060628_enrolled.pdf.
• Promote Foster Improve Workplace Opportunity California Department of Industrial Relations (2000-2001 Biennial Report) State of California OPS 02 69225.

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