HONcode certificate: respect of the 8 HONcode principles by the health website

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Certificate of compliance with the Code of Conduct HONcode

The health Website
Clinical waste discussion forum
is in compliance with the HONcode

Title of the site: Clinical waste discussion forum
Web address: http://www.ianblenkharn.com/
HONcode PIN number : HONConduct277767
Date of initial review: 29 Mar 2006
Validity of certificate 28 Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
Date of last visit 31 Jan 2011

This certificate confirms the revision of the site by the HONcode Team at the above date.
It respects and pledges to honor the 8 principles of the HON Code of Conduct (HONcode).

* 1. Authoritative 2. Complementarity 3. Privacy 4. Attribution 5. Justifiability 6. Transparency
7. Financial disclosure 8. Advertising policy

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The Health on the Net (HON) certificate serves as a guarantee that this website, at the date of its certification, complies with and pledges to honor the 8 principles of the HON Code of Conduct as drawn up by the HON foundation.

The responsible of the certified site commits to keep the site in compliance with the HON code principles for the duration of the certification.

Although measures such as a complaint mechanism, the periodical review and the automatic surveillance mechanisms are put in place to guarantee the compliance of the certified website with the ethical principles of HON as much as possible, incidental inaccuracies cannot be completely excluded. In no event the HON foundation and/or its partner(s) can be held liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use HON certified websites nor can the HON foundation and/or its partner(s) be held liable for the content of these certified websites, including, but not limited to the information of third-parties or hyperlinks accessible via HON certified websites.

The certified website is responsible for the content of its website, unless otherwise provided by law.

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You will find below the elements identified by the HONcode team at a precise date to justify the respect of the 8 ethical principles.

The content of this certificate has been collected and written by the Health On the Net Foundation (HON) and should not be used without previous permission granted by HON. A request for permission can be sent to: HON.

1. Information must be authoritative

Ian has a strong science-based research record in aspects of environmental, occupational and healthcare microbiology, and a background in NHS and University Medical School laboratory science with more than 30 years post-qualification experience.
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For the collaborative platform:

To remove or amend any comment, please email the Moderator.
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2. Presentation of the site
Mission:

Ian Blenkharn Blenkharn Environmental signpostoffers a highly valued research-driven consultancy service specialising in aspects of healthcare, occupational and environmental microbiology, infection prevention & control, healthcare and occupational hygiene, biohazardous wastes management, general and bio-safety.
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For the collaborative platform:

The Clinical Waste Discussion Forum offers a focal point for the dissemination of information pertaining to any aspect of clinical waste management, a soapbox from which to share views and opinion, and a place to exchange practical knowledge and promote best practice. Post news items, discuss policy, ask a question of others, or offer an answer based upon your own knowledge and experience.
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Audience:

International client base
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For the collaborative platform:

Anyone interested in, involved with or affected by the management of clinical waste and other healthcare wastes, from generation to end-disposal.
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Purpose of the website

The information provided on this site and on the Clinical Waste Discussion Forum is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between you and your professional advisers or any regulatory body.
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For the collaborative platform:

The information provided on this site is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between you and your professional advisers or any regulatory body
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3. Confidentiality

Privacy statement – general
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For the collaborative platform:

Privacy statement – Clinical Waste Discussion Forum
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4. Information must be documented: Referenced and dated

Only data for one sample are displayed among those selected.

Ian Blenkharn CBiol CSci FRSPH

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For the collaborative platform:

Anonymous posts are permitted, but we would prefer that you included your name, email address and affiliation when posting messages or replies to messages.
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Last Modified: January 25, 2011 at 11:59 am
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Last Modified: January 28, 2011 at 10:35 am
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5. Justification of claims

This principle is not applicable for this site

6. User support and adequation

Contact details
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For the collaborative platform:

If you would like to suggest a discussion topic, a theme or thread, or have any other comments or suggestions, please contact the Forum Moderator.
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7. Disclosure of funding sources

Blenkharn Environmental website

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For the collaborative platform:

The Forum is free, independent, non-commercial and non-political.
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8. Advertising policy

This site does not accept advertising
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For the collaborative platform:

This site does not accept advertising
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