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Here is some sample content from Materials or Equipment Purchases:

	POLICY: All purchases of hospital furnishings and equipment will be reviewed to determine if they meet fire retardant characteristics and flame spread necessary for continued fire safety. PROCEDURE: When receiving a purchase requisition, the Materials Management Department will determine with the Safety Officer and the department originating the purchase request, what fire retardant characteristics are required for the item requested. The Materials Management Department will get the necessary information from the vendor prior to its purchase. The Materials Management Director will inform...
Second excerpt:
	...Officer of any inability to purchase items due to fire retardant characteristics and the purchase must be approved by the Safety/Environment of Care Committee. The evaluation of materials for purchase must meet the requirements of NFPA. All hospital waste baskets and refuse containers will be made of noncombustible material. Fire resistant coatings and coverings will be maintained as necessary to retain their effectiveness by Engineering Department personnel. Special attention shall...