US · guidance
CMS SOM App. A, Tag A-0713
§482.41(b)(4) - The hospital must have procedures for the proper routine storage and
prompt disposal of trash.
Interpretive Guidelines §482.41(b)(4)
The term trash refers to common garbage as well as biological, medical, and other hazardous
wastes. The storage and disposal of trash must be in accordance with Federal, State, and local
laws and regulations (e.g., Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety & Health
Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Transportation
(DOT), State environmental, health and safety regulations). This may include the disposal of
some medications. The Conditions of Participation for Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Services (§482.26(b)(1), tag A-0536) address handling and storage of radioactive materials.
Survey Procedures §482.41(b)(4)
Verify that the hospital has developed and implemented policies for the proper storage and
disposal of trash. Verify through observation that staff adhere to these policies and that the
hospital has appropriate storage areas, signage, containers, and documentation.
History
Rev. 238; Issued: 03-20-26; Effective: 09-05-25; Implantation: 09-05-25
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
c735429e52ba980ba74e40dbd6a57f4d55cb55eb934eff3d62417cc651ee5715
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