Concord (N.H.) Hospital has announced it will pay a collective $205,000 as part of a settlement of allegations that it improperly managed hazardous waste.
The agreement, accepted by the Superior Court last week, settled allegations that arose after State Department of Environmental Services officials inspected Concord Hospital in January 2009 and reported a number of violations of New Hampshire's Hazardous Waste Management Act. According to a Concord Monitor report, these allegations include improper disposal of pills, IV bags and cancer treatments.
Concord Hospital CEO Michael Green acknowledged the hospital made the mistakes but unintentionally violated state law. All deficiencies were corrected in accordance with state requirements within six months of the state inspection. "At Concord Hospital, we recognize we have a responsibility to protect those who handle hazardous waste and to keep that waste out of the environment," Mr. Green said. "We are committed to going beyond the letter of the law to ensure future compliance with environmental laws."
The agreement, accepted by the Superior Court last week, settled allegations that arose after State Department of Environmental Services officials inspected Concord Hospital in January 2009 and reported a number of violations of New Hampshire's Hazardous Waste Management Act. According to a Concord Monitor report, these allegations include improper disposal of pills, IV bags and cancer treatments.
Concord Hospital CEO Michael Green acknowledged the hospital made the mistakes but unintentionally violated state law. All deficiencies were corrected in accordance with state requirements within six months of the state inspection. "At Concord Hospital, we recognize we have a responsibility to protect those who handle hazardous waste and to keep that waste out of the environment," Mr. Green said. "We are committed to going beyond the letter of the law to ensure future compliance with environmental laws."
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