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EHSA Handbook

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To track the waste of Controlled Substances, please use the following instructions.

  1. Click Inventory icon
    Controlled substance icon

  2. Click Controlled Substances Inventory Management
    controlled substance menu item

  3. Double-click on the row of the bottle that you want to waste from your inventory.
    Controlled

  4. Under Usage for Bottle ID #, click Add to waste.
    Controlled

  5. To add a waste entry:
    Enter the date (or select by clicking the Calendar button).
    Click the drop-down menu next to Usage Type > select Waste [Loss or Breakage] from the menu.

    If the entire container has been lost/broken/spilled, check the box next to Totally Used.
    Otherwise, enter the amount lost/wasted into Usage Amount.
    Controlled

  6. Once completed, click Save.

  7. Send a scanned copy of the signed Usage Log to ehscs@uab.edu.