Disposal of consumables, vaccine, and vaccine packaging Vaccine disposal and other inventory management topics (outlined below) are available as eLearning modules.
10.1 Disposal of consumables DHBs and providers are responsible for the disposal of consumables. Consumables should be disposed of according to existing procedures (such as disposal into sharps bin and/or biohazard bags). Local procedures are to be followed to arrange collection of the sharps bin and other medical waste.
10.2 Disposal of damaged, empty, and expired vaccine vials When a possible cold chain breach occurs providers must contact their immunisation coordinator before disposing of any vaccines as per the National Standards for Vaccine Storage and Transportation for Immunisation Providers 2017. The process for destruction and disposal of expired vials is as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Remove the lid Deface the vial Place the vial(s) in the Interwaste vial disposal bin Record the wastage in the CIR Inventory
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