Biosafety
The Biosafety Program is designed to reduce or eliminate exposure to potentially hazardous biological agents, protecting both individuals and the broader environment. A breach in biosafety practices can result in the transmission of infection between patients, healthcare workers, and others in the clinical or research setting.
Faculty are expected to model and enforce safe practices by following standard (universal) precautions and ensuring adherence to established laboratory controls. These include facility design and access restrictions, personnel training, use of containment equipment, and safe handling and disposal of infectious materials.
Bloodborne Pathogens Policy
Provides guidance for safely handling bloodborne pathogens to minimize exposure risks in clinical and research settings. Review the policy to ensure compliance and protect yourself and your team.
Infection Control Guidelines
Outlines best practices for preventing the spread of infectious agents in labs and patient care areas. Access these guidelines to strengthen safety in your daily work.
Biosafety Containment Levels
Explains the levels of laboratory containment required for different types of biological agents. Refer to these standards to match your work with the appropriate safety controls.
Biohazard Spill Response
Details the procedures to safely respond to spills of infectious materials or other biohazards. Familiarize yourself with these steps to act quickly and safely in an emergency.
Biological Waste Disposal
Provides instructions for the safe segregation, handling, and disposal of biological waste. Consult this resource to ensure your lab or workspace meets regulatory and institutional standards.
Emergency Procedures
Outlines protocols for responding to a variety of campus emergencies affecting labs, classrooms, and clinical areas. Review these procedures to be prepared and coordinate effectively during incidents.
Use and Disposal of Sharps
Guidance on handling, storing, and disposing of needles, scalpels, and other sharps safely. Access this resource to prevent injuries and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Syringe Service Program Safety and Security Plan
Describes safety and security measures for operating within the Syringe Service Program. Review the plan to protect both staff and participants while maintaining program compliance.
Staff
Jeff Mitchell
Environmental Health and Safety Officer
615-327-6632
jmitchell@mmc.edu
Contact Us
Dept. of Environmental Health & Safety
1005 Dr. D. B. Todd, Jr., Blvd.
Nashville, Tennessee 37208
Telephone: 615.327.6642