Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal
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Summary
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rule that would increase regulations regarding disposal of pharmaceuticals classified as hazardous waste. The rule argues that long-term care facilities should be subject to more stringent requirements, including that facilities would be prohibited from disposing of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals by flushing them down the toilet or into a drain. The rule applies to assisted living facilities, hospices, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and the assisted living and skilled nursing care portions of continuing care retirement facilities.
Sources of additional information
- CLICK HERE to read the proposed rule published by the EPA.
- CLICK HERE to read a summary of the rule prepared by LeadingAge.
Important dates and deadlines
September 2015:
EPA Published Proposed Rule
EPA Published Proposed Rule
Expected Date for Publication of Final Rule: Unknown
