Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.45307

Current through Vol. 24-19, November 1, 2024
Section R. 325.45307 - Medical waste; biohazard; solid waste; sanitary sewage

Rule 307.

(1) A health facility shall comply with the requirements of the medical waste regulatory act, part 138 of the code, MCL 333. 13801 to 333.13832.
(2) A health facility shall have a written policy to govern the storage, transportation, and disposal of surgical specimens and other biohazards.
(3) The collection, storage, and disposal of solid wastes, including garbage, refuse, and dressings, must be accomplished in a manner that will minimize the danger of disease transmission and avoid creating a public nuisance or a breeding place for insects and rodents.
(4) Suitable containers for garbage, refuse, dressings, and other solid wastes must be provided, emptied at frequent intervals, and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
(5) Sanitary sewage must be discharged into a public sanitary sewage system when a system is available. When a public sanitary sewage system is not available, and a private sanitary sewage disposal system is used, the type, size, construction and alteration of, or major repairs to the system, must be approved by the authority having jurisdiction and the department. The sewage disposal system must be maintained in a sanitary manner.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.45307

2020 MR 4, Eff. 2/21/2020