CVS Hazardous Waste Training: Q/A
You are asked to complete the weekly StrongPak Scan. It contains several loose
pills, unwanted bulk chemicals, and expired amber vials. How will you know
when to scan the items? Correct Ans - The scan should be completed
by Thursday of each week.
Which of the following items must be contained in two hazardous waste bags
(i.e. double-bagged with absorbent if leaking) before being placed in the
hazardous waste tote? Select all that apply: Correct Ans - Leaking
Amoxicillin
Minute Clinic waste an example of non-inventory waste. Correct Ans -
True
Which of the following must be placed in a hazardous waste bag before
putting in the hazardous waste tote? Select all that apply: Correct Ans -
Expired amber vials
Loose pills
Materials used to clean contaminated compounding equipment/utensils
Which statement below best describes the process for containing leaking
pharmaceuticals? Correct Ans - De-identify any PHI, put it into a
hazardous waste bag, add absorbent, double bag into another hazardous
waste bag, label it, and create a key rec and process into the Pharmacy
hazardous waste tote.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement? Correct Ans - Hazardous
waste totes labeled "Pharmacy" must stay in the Pharmacy
Which Pharmacy tote(s) should the hazardous waste technician pick up?
Correct Ans - Partially full and full hazardous waste totes
Sorting by the hazardous waste technician must be completed under the
supervision of the Pharmacist until all controlled substances have been
reconciled. Correct Ans - True
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