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Objectives
10 Step
planning process
Risk
management process
(see the Community
Sharps Management Guidelines for an example of a Community
Sharps Management Plan)
The key objectives identified for a Community Sharps
Management Plan are:
1.
Maximise appropriate community sharps disposal
In partnership with other key
stakeholders, Council will - Encourage broad community
participation in the safe disposal of community sharps by providing
and promoting accessible and affordable community sharps disposal
options.
2.
Minimise needlestick injury
In partnership with other key
stakeholders, Council will - Reduce the potential for needlestick
injuries to occur by providing information, training, personal
protective equipment, and responsive management
systems.
3.
Monitor for effective performance
In partnership with other key stakeholders,
Council will – Meet legislative requirements and community
expectations through effective performance
management.
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