EPA cited Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, NY, $73,562 for hazardous waste violations including improper disposal of chemotherapy drugs in June, 2004. The action is posted on EPA's Region 2 news site.

The State of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency began intensive inspections in early summer and has issued a number of notices of violation. The hospital then has 60 days to correct the violation before further action is taken.

To avoid the crisis mode that accompanies state and federal site visits, contact PharmEcology Associates today for more information on bringing your organization into compliance in a cost effective manner. Call us at 262-814-2635 or email info@pharmecology.com