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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1><SPAN class=390281414-29042008>Please excuse the
last message; it was sent from an email address responders will not be able to
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1><SPAN class=390281414-29042008>I have a few
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1><SPAN class=390281414-29042008>1) Is there
data about effluent and ash from pharm waste incinerators from some of the
countries in Europe that is incinerating unused
or outdated pharmaceuticals? </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1><SPAN class=390281414-29042008>2) What is the
volume of pharm waste per country that is being incinerated (if segregated from
medical waste)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1><SPAN class=390281414-29042008>2) Is there
separation between packaging (plastic bottles) and the medications prior to
incineration? </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1><SPAN class=390281414-29042008>3) What type of
incinerators are utilized. Medical waste? High
temperature?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1><SPAN class=390281414-29042008>4) Are
controlled drugs (CDs) separated from meds? Are they handled
differently?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1><SPAN class=390281414-29042008>5) Are England,
Scotland and Wales utilizing the denaturing of controlled substances as a
primary means of disposal? Is incineration used as a secondary
means?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1><SPAN class=390281414-29042008>Thank you, I look
forward to your responses. This email works for responses. Sorry for the
confusion.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1><SPAN class=390281414-29042008>Pamela Ortner, RN,
BSN, COHN-S</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1><SPAN class=390281414-29042008>Education/Quality
Improvement Coordinator</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1><SPAN class=390281414-29042008>Angela
Hospice</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1><SPAN class=390281414-29042008>14100 Newburgh
Rd.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1><SPAN class=390281414-29042008>Livonia, Michigan
48154-5010</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=390281414-29042008><FONT size=1>(734)
953-6040</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=390281414-29042008><FONT size=1><A
href="mailto:portner@angelahospice.net">portner@angelahospice.net</A></FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Californian FB" size=2>Pamela Ortner, RN, BSN,
COHN-S<BR>Education/Quality Improvement Coordinator<BR>Angela Hospice<BR>14100
Newburgh Rd.<BR>Livonia, Michigan 48154<BR>(734) 953-6040</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Californian FB" size=2>Knowing is not enough; we must
apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. Goethe</FONT></DIV>
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