Category: Medical Sharps

More Syringes Found on West Side

Posted on by Don Ryan

We found another uncapped syringe in front of the Office yesterday, in the parking lot. The needle was exposed; there is no telling what was in the syringe. I have notified the GP Police about these syringes and they seem to have added some patrols here.

However, this subdivision is our home and this is our community.

We all need to get more involved in making it a safe place to live by calling in when we see suspicious activities. Many folks know they can sit off somewhere on property and not be readily seen from the main roads. We see them several times a week; I call the Police to check them out and a few trespassers have been arrested for a variety of things.

Report suspicious cars and/or people wandering around that you do not know to the GPPD Non-emergency number   972-237-8790

 

GP Police, Medical Sharps, Suspicious people

Syringes on West Side

Posted on by Don Ryan

So far this week, we have found 3 syringes on the West side of the property, specifically in the area of West Mountain Creek Drive. One was found near the front of 58, another near 46, and another near the tree at the end of West MC Drive. They did appear to be used, the last one had the plunger out of it, but the needle was still there. Fortunately, all of them were capped, BUT they still pose a bio-hazard.  All 3 were gathered up by GPPD and they have patrolled the area a bit more.

Please advise kids not to play with these things; call the non-emergency number (972-237-8790) if you find a syringe on property, please.

Information, Medical Sharps

Uncapped Needles, Again?

Posted on by Don Ryan - 4 Comments

The “pen” pictured below was placed into a plastic trash bag yesterday without the needle being capped. I am a diabetic and have used this type of device before; each pen needle comes with a cap. It does not require a lot of effort to cap the needle after use.  This used needle is a bio-hazard and must be disposed of properly. This is definitely not “properly”.

We have already had one of our guys stuck by an uncapped needle and he had to undergo a bunch of anti-viral medications to prevent infection. These medications made him ill for weeks. This is a prime example of negligent behavior and violates Health and Safety as detailed in Texas Property Code 209.

I am incredulous that someone would believe it to be OK to toss this into a plastic trash bag. The offending party will be issued a fine.

Health and Safety, Medical Sharps