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TITLE 25HEALTH SERVICES
PART 1DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
CHAPTER 137BIRTHING CENTERS
SUBCHAPTER DOPERATIONAL AND CLINICAL STANDARDS FOR THE PROVISION AND COORDINATION OF TREATMENT AND SERVICES
RULE §137.38Disposition of Medical Waste

A center shall meet requirements set forth by the department in §§1.131 - 1.137 of this title (relating to Definition, Treatment, and Disposition of Special Waste from Health Care-Related Facilities).

  (1) All special waste including blood, body fluids, placentas, sharps and biological indicators, shall be disposed of in accordance with §§1.131 - 1.137 of this title.

  (2) Placentas shall not be placed in the trash or dumpster for disposal.

  (3) A center may give the placenta to the client at the time of discharge upon request by the client.


Source Note: The provisions of this §137.38 adopted to be effective December 2, 2007, 32 TexReg 8507

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