We quit using the cardboard boxes as well.    We use large red sharps
containers now.
Hazel

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Jones, Samuel [SMTP:Samuel.Jones2@med.va.gov]
> Sent:	Tuesday, June 11, 2002 8:52 AM
> To:	Histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
> Subject:	Glass Disposal
> 
> Does anyone have a written procedure for glass disposal?  We were
> previously
> using glass disposal boxes labeled as such.  We have been currently told
> that the cardboard boxes are not acceptable.  This is a new CAP
> requirement.
> 
> Samuel E. Jones, MS, HT(ASCP)HTL, QHIC
> Supervisor Anatomic Pathology
> VA North Texas Health Care System	
> 4500 South Lancaster Road / 113
> Dallas, Texas 75216
> Office: 214-857-0659
> Fax: 214-302-1457
> E-mail: samuel.jones2@med.va.gov
> 
>