Section 444.00899 - Storage, collection and disposal of medical waste1. Any waste generated during an invasive body decoration procedure that may release liquid blood or bodily fluids when compressed and all sharps are considered medical waste.2. Medical waste must be stored in a secured area, separate from other waste, that: (a) Is locked or kept under direct supervision or surveillance to prevent unauthorized access;(b) Is protected from the environment, insects and rodents; and(c) Is clearly marked with warning signs that include the universal biohazard symbol and the following wording: (1) "Caution - Biohazardous waste storage area - Unauthorized persons keep out"; and(2) "Cuidado - Zona de residuous infectados - Prohibida la entrado a personas o autorizada."3. Waste must be disposed of as follows: (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), all garbage, including medical waste, must be disposed of at least once every 7 days.(b) Sharps must be disposed of within 30 days after the sharps container is full.4. All medical waste must be stored, collected and disposed of in accordance with subsection 6 of NAC 444.662 and any applicable rules or regulations of the solid waste management authority. As used in this subsection, "solid waste management authority" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 444.495.Nev. Admin. Code § 444.00899
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112-16A, eff. 12/19/2017