HWS Clinical Excellence

Education: Cactus Smart Sink

Written by HWS Clinical Ops | May 25, 2021 1:00:00 PM

Our partners in the Capital Division have recently installed Cactus Smart Sinks. Cactus Smart Sinks are used to waste controlled substances.

Cactus Smart Sink for wasting Controlled Substances

  • Use for wasting ONLY Controlled Substances
  • Do NOT use for non-controlled medications
  • See labeled locations for placing liquids, solids, and patches
  • NO needles, syringes, vials, medication packaging or trash in or on top of cartridges
  • Be sure to ALWAYS unwrap tablets from packaging before disposal
  • If full, beeping or flashing red, contact pharmacy

Please ensure you are aware of how to properly waste controlled substances at the facility you are working. 

Thank you for ALL YOU DO!