Common use of Management of Returns Clause in Contracts

Management of Returns. 6.1 Each pack will contain a sharps return bin. 6.2 Pharmacy staff should encourage a 1-1 exchange (i.e. supplies given out in exchange for a used bin being returned) however failure to return all used equipment should not result in a withdrawal of the service. Insistence on 1-1 exchange can be counterproductive, and consequently it is NOT necessary for a client to return used equipment in order that they may receive sterile equipment. 6.3 Pharmacy staff should keep encouraging service users to return their used equipment and should enquire if there is a particular problem that makes it difficult for them to return (e.g. lack of transport or fear of police). 6.4 Pharmacies should position a returns deposit bin in a convenient location in order to encourage and facilitate the return of used equipment, but having regard to the safety of staff, patients and other users of the pharmacy. The pharmacy will allocate a safe place to store equipment and returns for safe onward disposal. The Storage containers provided by the clinical waste disposal service will be used to store returned used equipment. 6.5 Appropriate protective equipment, including gloves, overalls and materials to deal with spillages, should be readily available close to the storage site. 6.6 Contractors are responsible for ensuring they have sufficient sharps bins in the pharmacy to enable them to deal with demand and not put staff at risk. 6.7 WWTR will commission a clinical waste disposal service (currently Sustainable Waste Services) for each participating pharmacy. Collection of sharps bins will be managed by Sustainable Waste Services on a scheduled collection basis. Each pharmacy will be issued with their own personalised Information Sheet (Appendix 2).

Management of Returns. 6.1 4.1 Each pack will contain a sharps return bin. 6.2 4.2 Pharmacy staff should encourage a 1-1 exchange (i.e. supplies given out in exchange for a used bin being returned) however failure to return all used equipment should not result in a withdrawal of the service. Insistence on 1-1 exchange can be counterproductive, and consequently it is NOT necessary for a client service user to return used equipment in order that they may receive sterile equipment. 6.3 4.3 Pharmacy staff should keep encouraging service users to return their used equipment and should enquire if there is a particular problem that makes it difficult for them to return (e.g. for example, lack of transport or fear of police). 6.4 4.4 Pharmacies should position a returns deposit bin in a convenient location in order to encourage and facilitate the return of used equipment, but having regard to the safety of staff, patients staff and other users of the pharmacy. The pharmacy will allocate a safe place to store equipment and returns for safe onward disposal. The Storage storage containers provided by the clinical waste disposal service will be used to store returned used equipment. 6.5 4.5 Appropriate protective equipment, including gloves, overalls and materials to deal with spillages, should be readily available close to the storage site. 6.6 4.6 Contractors are responsible for ensuring they have sufficient sharps bins in the pharmacy to enable them to deal with demand and not put staff at risk. 6.7 WWTR will commission a clinical waste disposal service (currently Sustainable Waste Services) for each participating pharmacy. Collection of sharps bins will be managed by Sustainable Waste Services on a scheduled collection basis. Each pharmacy will be issued with their own personalised Information Sheet (Appendix 2).

Management of Returns. 6.1 10.1 Each pack will contain a sharps return bin, where applicable. 6.2 10.2 Pharmacy staff should encourage a 1-1 for-1 exchange (i.e. i.e., supplies given out in exchange for a used bin being returned) however failure to return all used equipment should not result in a withdrawal of the service. Insistence on 1-1 exchange can be counterproductive, and consequently it is NOT necessary for a client to return used equipment in order that they may receive sterile equipment. 6.3 10.3 Pharmacy staff should keep encouraging service users to return their used equipment and should enquire if there is a particular problem that makes it difficult for them to return (e.g. for example, lack of transport or fear of police). 6.4 10.4 Pharmacies should position a returns deposit bin in a convenient location in order to encourage and facilitate the return of used equipment, but having regard to the safety of staff, patients staff and other users of the pharmacy. The pharmacy will allocate a safe place to store equipment and returns for safe onward disposal. The Storage storage containers provided by the clinical waste disposal service will be used to store returned used equipment. 6.5 10.5 Appropriate protective equipment, including gloves, overalls and materials to deal with spillages, should be readily available close to the storage site. 6.6 10.6 Contractors are responsible for ensuring they have sufficient sharps bins in the pharmacy to enable them to deal with demand and not put staff at risk. 6.7 WWTR will commission a clinical waste disposal service (currently Sustainable Waste Services) for each participating pharmacy. Collection of sharps bins will be managed by Sustainable Waste Services (SWS) on a scheduled collection basis. 10.7 CGL will arrange monthly waste collections via SWS, unless otherwise arranged. Each pharmacy SWS will be issued provide a laminate with their own personalised Information Sheet (Appendix 2)all contact information upon commencement of service.