Sample disposal

Evidence 1: Complete the table below showing different methods of how we dispose of biological specimens (or their waste products).

Choose any of the 3 methods below and describe how you would use each within your department:

Autoclave
Clinical waste bags
Sink
Sharps bin

1. Methods of biological waste disposal:

Evidence 2: For this piece of evidence you will need to describe an incident regarding the disposal of a specimen – examples of sample disposal incidents could include:

Using an incorrect disposal method
Not following the disposal method correctly (e.g. incident due to overfilling a yellow bag)
A spillage / splash
A sharps or other injury
Disposing of the wrong sample (s)
Disposing of samples before they have been tested

2. Sample disposal incident:

Describe what happened:

List the follow up actions:

What measures were put in place to avoid it happening again:

Sign off: After you have collected each piece of evidence, hand them into your trainer / mentor who will then countersign them. Please note that they may ask for additional evidence or ask you follow up questions. Also ensure that:

You have date and signed your work
You only submit evidence for checking once it is completed (you may take individual evidence pieces out of your portfolio)
Ensure any countersigned checked work is returned back (in order) to your portfolio

Try not to hand in multiple pieces of evidence for marking at once - this will create too much work for your trainer / mentor, instead spread submissions out throughout your training.

Trainer notes: Ensure the candidates line manager completes the 'Line Manager's Comments' section as each module in the portfolio is completed - continuous assessment of the candidates work is required throughout the training period.