[Pharmwaste] RE: Anyone using Cactus Sink?

[Volkman, Jennifer (MPCA)]

I think it would work in MN if the contents were managed as a hazardous waste, it wouldn't fit our interpretation of reverse distribution. It seems like the main value is making controlled substances immediately unlikely to be diverted or sewered.
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From: pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us [pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] on behalf of Massoomi, Fred [Fred.Massoomi at nmhs.org]
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 8:26 AM
To: 'Lotzer Donna M'; 'pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us'
Subject: [Pharmwaste] RE: Anyone using Cactus Sink?

Donna-
We have used the Cactus Sink for about a year now on our patient care units.  Almost two years in our IV room.
We have limited its use for controlled substances waste only.  Until we get updated regulations, this system offers a better solution than the alternative (sink or inappropriate use of sharps containers).

Rational:
Provides a good process to render unwanted  controlled substances irretrievable (versus the sewer and sharps containers).
The full cartridges can be picked up by a reverse distributor.
Our waste hauler for our hospital had no other solution to provide us
Addresses solids, liquids and patches

Issues:
Other items end up in the sink, ie trash, attempts at syringes
Cleaning, they get messy.
Only one reverse distributor is assigned to take the full cartridges back, however the company is great to work with.
Volume capacity for PCA and Epidurals

Overall:
Great point of waste system that is small and secure.
Nursing adaptation was quick and well received.
The Cactus company has great videos and information to make the system successful.

Please let me know if you need any additional information.

Firouzan 'Fred' Massoomi, Pharm.D., FASHP
Nebraska Pharmacists Association
President 2014

Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Pharmacy Operations Coordinator
Department of Pharmacy Services
8303 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE  68114
fred.massoomi at nmhs.org<mailto:fred.massoomi at nmhs.org>
 (402) 354-4340 office
P How do YOU dispose of unwanted drugs?

From: pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us [mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of Lotzer Donna M
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 8:11 AM
To: 'pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us'
Subject: [Pharmwaste] Anyone using Cactus Sink?

Just found out this morning our hospital is trialing Cactus Sink for controlled substance med disposal on two inpatient units and the emergency department – anyone else using it? Any concerns/comments? Thanks…Donna Lotzer

Donna Lotzer, Clinical Pharmacist, Poison Education Coordinator
University of WI Hospital & Clinics Poison Prevention Center
600 Highland Avenue, MC # 9475, Madison, WI 53792
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Please encourage others to save 800-222-1222 in both cell and home phones.
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Calls are free, confidential and answered 24/7/365.
Please help me educate your community about poison prevention.
Call or email me for materials or program opportunities.



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