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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
A transaction monitoring alert at a listed company has triggered regarding Technology Assessment and Selection during sanctions screening. The alert details show that a proposed cloud-based Electronic Health Record (EHR) vendor for a multi-site medical practice has data servers located in a jurisdiction currently under heightened regulatory scrutiny. The Medical Office Manager is leading the selection committee and must determine the next steps for the 18-month implementation project. In this scenario, which action is most critical for the Medical Office Manager to perform to ensure the technology selection aligns with both HIPAA requirements and organizational risk management standards?
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Correct: In the context of medical office management and HIPAA compliance, the Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is the primary legal instrument that ensures a third-party vendor protects Protected Health Information (PHI). When a technology assessment flags potential risks related to data hosting locations or sanctions, a formal security risk analysis is required to identify vulnerabilities. Verifying data residency and breach notification protocols within the BAA ensures the practice meets its legal obligations under the HIPAA Security Rule and addresses the specific risks identified in the monitoring alert.
Incorrect: Evaluating interoperability is a key operational step for workflow efficiency but does not address the legal and regulatory risks identified by the sanctions screening alert. Conducting a cost-benefit analysis is a standard part of financial management but is secondary to ensuring the security and legality of the data handling. Reviewing user-experience scores addresses staff satisfaction and adoption, which are important for project success, but fails to mitigate the compliance risks associated with the vendor’s server locations and data security.
Takeaway: When selecting medical office technology, compliance with HIPAA through a Business Associate Agreement and a formal security risk analysis must take precedence over operational and financial considerations if a risk alert is triggered.
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Correct: In the context of medical office management and HIPAA compliance, the Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is the primary legal instrument that ensures a third-party vendor protects Protected Health Information (PHI). When a technology assessment flags potential risks related to data hosting locations or sanctions, a formal security risk analysis is required to identify vulnerabilities. Verifying data residency and breach notification protocols within the BAA ensures the practice meets its legal obligations under the HIPAA Security Rule and addresses the specific risks identified in the monitoring alert.
Incorrect: Evaluating interoperability is a key operational step for workflow efficiency but does not address the legal and regulatory risks identified by the sanctions screening alert. Conducting a cost-benefit analysis is a standard part of financial management but is secondary to ensuring the security and legality of the data handling. Reviewing user-experience scores addresses staff satisfaction and adoption, which are important for project success, but fails to mitigate the compliance risks associated with the vendor’s server locations and data security.
Takeaway: When selecting medical office technology, compliance with HIPAA through a Business Associate Agreement and a formal security risk analysis must take precedence over operational and financial considerations if a risk alert is triggered.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which description best captures the essence of Phishing and Social Engineering Awareness for Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM)? In a busy multi-specialty practice, the office manager observes that staff members frequently receive emails appearing to be from the practice’s primary laboratory partner requesting urgent login credential updates. To mitigate the risk of a data breach, the manager must implement a strategy that addresses the human element of cybersecurity.
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Correct: Social engineering and phishing specifically target the ‘human element’ of security. For a CMOM, awareness involves training employees to identify psychological triggers—such as urgency, fear, or authority—that attackers use to trick them into revealing sensitive information or granting access to the network. This aligns with HIPAA administrative safeguards requiring security awareness and training for all workforce members.
Incorrect: The alternative strategies focus on different areas of security. Implementing firewalls and multi-factor authentication represents technical safeguards rather than staff awareness. Restricting all web access is a rigid administrative control that does not build the critical thinking skills needed to identify sophisticated social engineering. Auditing EHR logs is a reactive measure used to detect internal HIPAA violations or snooping, which is distinct from preventing external phishing attacks.
Takeaway: Phishing and social engineering awareness transforms staff into a ‘human firewall’ by teaching them to identify the psychological manipulation used to circumvent technical security measures.
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Correct: Social engineering and phishing specifically target the ‘human element’ of security. For a CMOM, awareness involves training employees to identify psychological triggers—such as urgency, fear, or authority—that attackers use to trick them into revealing sensitive information or granting access to the network. This aligns with HIPAA administrative safeguards requiring security awareness and training for all workforce members.
Incorrect: The alternative strategies focus on different areas of security. Implementing firewalls and multi-factor authentication represents technical safeguards rather than staff awareness. Restricting all web access is a rigid administrative control that does not build the critical thinking skills needed to identify sophisticated social engineering. Auditing EHR logs is a reactive measure used to detect internal HIPAA violations or snooping, which is distinct from preventing external phishing attacks.
Takeaway: Phishing and social engineering awareness transforms staff into a ‘human firewall’ by teaching them to identify the psychological manipulation used to circumvent technical security measures.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
You are the MLRO at a fund administrator. While working on Reporting Ethical Violations during change management, you receive a policy exception request. The issue is that a senior partner in the medical group has been identified by a junior coder as consistently unbundling surgical procedures to maximize revenue. The partner argues that because the practice is currently undergoing a major organizational restructuring, an official investigation would create unnecessary instability and requests that the matter be handled informally through a private discussion rather than the formal compliance reporting channel. What is the most appropriate action for the manager to take to ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards?
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Correct: In a medical office setting, the compliance plan is the governing document for handling ethical and legal violations. Unbundling is a form of billing fraud that can lead to significant legal repercussions under the False Claims Act. The manager must follow the established reporting and investigation protocols regardless of the individual’s status or the current organizational climate. This ensures that the practice remains compliant with federal regulations and maintains the integrity of its revenue cycle management.
Incorrect: Granting an exception for restructuring purposes fails to address potential fraud and exposes the practice to legal liability. Informal mediation is inappropriate for allegations of billing fraud as it lacks the necessary documentation and objective scrutiny required by compliance standards. Waiting for a retrospective audit from an insurance carrier abdicates the manager’s responsibility to address known or suspected internal violations immediately through the practice’s own compliance framework.
Takeaway: A medical office manager must strictly adhere to the practice’s formal compliance plan when ethical violations are reported, regardless of the seniority of the parties involved or external organizational pressures.
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Correct: In a medical office setting, the compliance plan is the governing document for handling ethical and legal violations. Unbundling is a form of billing fraud that can lead to significant legal repercussions under the False Claims Act. The manager must follow the established reporting and investigation protocols regardless of the individual’s status or the current organizational climate. This ensures that the practice remains compliant with federal regulations and maintains the integrity of its revenue cycle management.
Incorrect: Granting an exception for restructuring purposes fails to address potential fraud and exposes the practice to legal liability. Informal mediation is inappropriate for allegations of billing fraud as it lacks the necessary documentation and objective scrutiny required by compliance standards. Waiting for a retrospective audit from an insurance carrier abdicates the manager’s responsibility to address known or suspected internal violations immediately through the practice’s own compliance framework.
Takeaway: A medical office manager must strictly adhere to the practice’s formal compliance plan when ethical violations are reported, regardless of the seniority of the parties involved or external organizational pressures.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
A procedure review at a fintech lender has identified gaps in Hazardous Waste Disposal as part of conflicts of interest. The review highlights that the organization’s on-site employee health clinic has been utilizing a biohazard disposal vendor owned by a member of the executive board without a competitive bidding process. Furthermore, a 180-day audit of the clinic’s safety logs reveals that staff have been instructed to manually compress red-bag waste and fill sharps containers beyond the designated fill line to reduce the frequency of paid pickups. As the Medical Office Manager, which risk mitigation strategy is most appropriate to address these findings?
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Correct: The most appropriate action addresses both the ethical conflict of interest and the regulatory safety violations. Terminating the conflicted contract and initiating a competitive bid ensures transparency and administrative integrity. Simultaneously, enforcing OSHA standards regarding sharps container fill limits (typically 2/3 to 3/4 full) and proper manifest tracking is essential to prevent needle-stick injuries and ensure ‘cradle-to-grave’ legal accountability for hazardous materials.
Incorrect: Retaining the vendor with a revised fee schedule does not resolve the underlying conflict of interest, and manual compression of biohazardous waste is a direct violation of safety protocols that increases the risk of exposure. Requesting a variance for storage limits does not address the dangerous practice of overfilling containers or the ethical procurement issue. Reclassifying waste is a violation of EPA and OSHA definitions of regulated medical waste and constitutes a significant legal and public health risk.
Takeaway: Effective hazardous waste management requires the integration of ethical procurement practices with strict adherence to OSHA safety standards for container maintenance and manifest documentation.
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Correct: The most appropriate action addresses both the ethical conflict of interest and the regulatory safety violations. Terminating the conflicted contract and initiating a competitive bid ensures transparency and administrative integrity. Simultaneously, enforcing OSHA standards regarding sharps container fill limits (typically 2/3 to 3/4 full) and proper manifest tracking is essential to prevent needle-stick injuries and ensure ‘cradle-to-grave’ legal accountability for hazardous materials.
Incorrect: Retaining the vendor with a revised fee schedule does not resolve the underlying conflict of interest, and manual compression of biohazardous waste is a direct violation of safety protocols that increases the risk of exposure. Requesting a variance for storage limits does not address the dangerous practice of overfilling containers or the ethical procurement issue. Reclassifying waste is a violation of EPA and OSHA definitions of regulated medical waste and constitutes a significant legal and public health risk.
Takeaway: Effective hazardous waste management requires the integration of ethical procurement practices with strict adherence to OSHA safety standards for container maintenance and manifest documentation.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
The quality assurance team at a listed company identified a finding related to Infection Control Protocols as part of complaints handling. The assessment reveals that several patients reported visible debris on high-touch surfaces in the pediatric wing over a 30-day period, despite the facility’s daily cleaning logs being signed off as complete. As the Medical Office Manager, what is the most appropriate first step to address this systemic risk and ensure compliance with OSHA and CDC guidelines?
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Correct: Conducting a root cause analysis allows the manager to determine if the failure lies in the protocol design, staff performance, or oversight mechanisms. Targeted retraining ensures that the personnel responsible for sanitization understand the specific requirements for high-touch surfaces, which is a core component of maintaining a safe clinical environment under OSHA’s General Duty Clause and CDC environmental infection control guidelines.
Incorrect: Terminating a contract without a root cause analysis is premature and may not address internal oversight failures. Increasing patient surveys is a monitoring tool but does not constitute a corrective action for a known infection control breach. Updating air filtration plans is a valid safety measure but does not directly address the specific complaint regarding surface debris and physical sanitization protocols.
Takeaway: Effective infection control management requires identifying the root cause of protocol failures and implementing targeted staff education to maintain compliance standards and patient safety.
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Correct: Conducting a root cause analysis allows the manager to determine if the failure lies in the protocol design, staff performance, or oversight mechanisms. Targeted retraining ensures that the personnel responsible for sanitization understand the specific requirements for high-touch surfaces, which is a core component of maintaining a safe clinical environment under OSHA’s General Duty Clause and CDC environmental infection control guidelines.
Incorrect: Terminating a contract without a root cause analysis is premature and may not address internal oversight failures. Increasing patient surveys is a monitoring tool but does not constitute a corrective action for a known infection control breach. Updating air filtration plans is a valid safety measure but does not directly address the specific complaint regarding surface debris and physical sanitization protocols.
Takeaway: Effective infection control management requires identifying the root cause of protocol failures and implementing targeted staff education to maintain compliance standards and patient safety.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
The risk committee at an audit firm is debating standards for Encryption and Access Controls as part of incident response. The central issue is that a multi-specialty medical practice recently discovered that a laptop containing Protected Health Information (PHI) was stolen from a manager’s vehicle. While the practice utilizes Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for its internal EHR system, the data on the local drive was not subject to the same rigorous standards. The Practice Manager must now determine the regulatory implications under the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule regarding the Safe Harbor provision. Which action or condition most effectively qualifies the practice for the Safe Harbor exemption from patient notification requirements following the loss of the device?
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Correct: Under the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, the Safe Harbor provision applies if the PHI is rendered unusable, unreadable, or indecipherable to unauthorized individuals through the use of a technology or methodology specified by the Secretary of HHS, which typically refers to NIST-standard encryption. If the data is encrypted to these standards at the time of the incident, it is not considered unsecured PHI, and the entity is exempt from the administrative burden of patient and regulatory notification.
Incorrect: Administrative policies and signed acknowledgments do not change the status of the data as unsecured if the physical device is lost. Password protection and multi-factor authentication are access controls but do not constitute encryption of the data at rest; if the hard drive is removed or accessed via external tools, the data remains readable. While a risk assessment is required to determine if a breach occurred when data is unsecured, it is a subjective evaluation and does not grant the automatic Safe Harbor exemption that valid encryption provides.
Takeaway: Valid encryption according to HHS standards provides a Safe Harbor that exempts a medical practice from breach notification requirements because the data is not considered unsecured.
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Correct: Under the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, the Safe Harbor provision applies if the PHI is rendered unusable, unreadable, or indecipherable to unauthorized individuals through the use of a technology or methodology specified by the Secretary of HHS, which typically refers to NIST-standard encryption. If the data is encrypted to these standards at the time of the incident, it is not considered unsecured PHI, and the entity is exempt from the administrative burden of patient and regulatory notification.
Incorrect: Administrative policies and signed acknowledgments do not change the status of the data as unsecured if the physical device is lost. Password protection and multi-factor authentication are access controls but do not constitute encryption of the data at rest; if the hard drive is removed or accessed via external tools, the data remains readable. While a risk assessment is required to determine if a breach occurred when data is unsecured, it is a subjective evaluation and does not grant the automatic Safe Harbor exemption that valid encryption provides.
Takeaway: Valid encryption according to HHS standards provides a Safe Harbor that exempts a medical practice from breach notification requirements because the data is not considered unsecured.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
When operationalizing Contract Law in Healthcare, what is the recommended method for a medical office manager to legally terminate a physician-patient contract to avoid allegations of patient abandonment?
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Correct: In healthcare contract law, the physician-patient relationship is a contract that requires specific steps for legal dissolution. To avoid abandonment, the provider must give formal written notice, typically sent via certified mail with a return receipt requested to document the notification. The manager must ensure the patient is given a ‘reasonable’ amount of time (often 30 days depending on state law) to find a new physician, and the practice must remain available for emergency care during that window to fulfill its legal and ethical obligations.
Incorrect: Verbal notification is insufficient because it lacks a paper trail for legal defense against abandonment claims. Sending a letter via regular mail is risky because there is no proof of delivery or receipt. Providing only a 24-hour window is generally considered insufficient time for a patient to secure a new provider, especially for specialized care. Simply marking a file as inactive after missed appointments does not legally terminate the contract; if the patient still believes they are under the physician’s care for a chronic condition, the physician remains legally responsible until formal termination occurs.
Takeaway: To legally dissolve a physician-patient contract, a medical office must provide formal written notice via certified mail and allow a reasonable transition period to prevent claims of patient abandonment.
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Correct: In healthcare contract law, the physician-patient relationship is a contract that requires specific steps for legal dissolution. To avoid abandonment, the provider must give formal written notice, typically sent via certified mail with a return receipt requested to document the notification. The manager must ensure the patient is given a ‘reasonable’ amount of time (often 30 days depending on state law) to find a new physician, and the practice must remain available for emergency care during that window to fulfill its legal and ethical obligations.
Incorrect: Verbal notification is insufficient because it lacks a paper trail for legal defense against abandonment claims. Sending a letter via regular mail is risky because there is no proof of delivery or receipt. Providing only a 24-hour window is generally considered insufficient time for a patient to secure a new provider, especially for specialized care. Simply marking a file as inactive after missed appointments does not legally terminate the contract; if the patient still believes they are under the physician’s care for a chronic condition, the physician remains legally responsible until formal termination occurs.
Takeaway: To legally dissolve a physician-patient contract, a medical office must provide formal written notice via certified mail and allow a reasonable transition period to prevent claims of patient abandonment.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Serving as internal auditor at an insurer, you are called to advise on Managing Patient Inquiries during third-party risk. The briefing a control testing result highlights that front-desk personnel at a high-volume contracted clinic are frequently providing verbal estimates of out-of-pocket costs and clinical interpretations of lab results during initial phone inquiries. This practice has led to a 15% increase in patient grievances regarding billing discrepancies and perceived medical errors over the last two quarters. Which recommendation would best mitigate the risk of regulatory non-compliance and professional liability while maintaining operational efficiency?
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Correct: Implementing a formal triage protocol is the most effective control because it ensures that inquiries are handled by personnel with the appropriate professional scope and expertise. Restricting clinical interpretations to licensed staff protects the practice from liability and ensures patient safety, while a documentation log provides an audit trail for quality assurance and dispute resolution.
Incorrect: Redirecting all calls to an automated system may reduce consistency risks but often leads to poor patient satisfaction and cannot handle the nuance of complex inquiries. Obtaining liability waivers for verbal communication is often legally unenforceable in cases of professional negligence and does not address the root cause of the risk. Training administrative staff in clinical interpretation is inappropriate as it encourages them to perform tasks outside their professional scope of practice, which increases rather than decreases liability.
Takeaway: Effective management of patient inquiries requires a structured triage system to ensure information is provided only by qualified personnel within their professional and legal scope.
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Correct: Implementing a formal triage protocol is the most effective control because it ensures that inquiries are handled by personnel with the appropriate professional scope and expertise. Restricting clinical interpretations to licensed staff protects the practice from liability and ensures patient safety, while a documentation log provides an audit trail for quality assurance and dispute resolution.
Incorrect: Redirecting all calls to an automated system may reduce consistency risks but often leads to poor patient satisfaction and cannot handle the nuance of complex inquiries. Obtaining liability waivers for verbal communication is often legally unenforceable in cases of professional negligence and does not address the root cause of the risk. Training administrative staff in clinical interpretation is inappropriate as it encourages them to perform tasks outside their professional scope of practice, which increases rather than decreases liability.
Takeaway: Effective management of patient inquiries requires a structured triage system to ensure information is provided only by qualified personnel within their professional and legal scope.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
How should Internal Controls and Financial Audits be correctly understood for Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM) when evaluating the effectiveness of segregation of duties within the revenue cycle of a multi-physician practice?
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Correct: In the context of internal controls, segregation of duties is a primary defense against fraud and error. By ensuring that the person recording the payment (posting), the person authorizing changes to the balance (adjustments), and the person verifying the physical asset (bank reconciliation) are different individuals, the practice creates a system of checks and balances that makes it difficult for any one person to misappropriate funds without detection.
Incorrect: Assigning all tasks to a single lead creates a significant internal control weakness known as a concentration of power, which increases the risk of undetected embezzlement. Relying solely on annual external audits is a reactive approach that fails to prevent daily operational fraud or errors. While automated software features are helpful, they do not eliminate the need for manual oversight and the physical verification of deposits against recorded encounters to ensure data integrity.
Takeaway: Effective internal control in a medical office requires the separation of recording, custody, and authorization functions to safeguard practice assets and ensure financial accuracy.
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Correct: In the context of internal controls, segregation of duties is a primary defense against fraud and error. By ensuring that the person recording the payment (posting), the person authorizing changes to the balance (adjustments), and the person verifying the physical asset (bank reconciliation) are different individuals, the practice creates a system of checks and balances that makes it difficult for any one person to misappropriate funds without detection.
Incorrect: Assigning all tasks to a single lead creates a significant internal control weakness known as a concentration of power, which increases the risk of undetected embezzlement. Relying solely on annual external audits is a reactive approach that fails to prevent daily operational fraud or errors. While automated software features are helpful, they do not eliminate the need for manual oversight and the physical verification of deposits against recorded encounters to ensure data integrity.
Takeaway: Effective internal control in a medical office requires the separation of recording, custody, and authorization functions to safeguard practice assets and ensure financial accuracy.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
During a routine supervisory engagement with a fund administrator, the authority asks about Medical Waste Management in the context of business continuity. They observe that the facility’s primary regulated medical waste (RMW) transporter has declared force majeure due to a regional transport strike expected to last five business days. The Medical Office Manager is tasked with ensuring the practice remains compliant with safety standards during this backlog. Which of the following actions represents the most compliant approach to managing the accumulated waste?
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Correct: According to OSHA and state regulatory guidelines, when regulated medical waste cannot be immediately collected, it must be stored in a manner that maintains its integrity and prevents exposure. This involves using a designated, secure, and labeled storage area that is inaccessible to unauthorized personnel and protected from pests and weather. This ensures the practice remains compliant with safety protocols even during a service interruption.
Incorrect: Mixing medical waste with municipal waste is a violation of federal and state environmental laws and poses a public health risk. On-site incineration typically requires specific EPA permits and specialized equipment that standard medical offices do not possess. Transporting biohazardous waste in private vehicles violates Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations regarding the transport of hazardous materials and creates significant liability and safety risks.
Takeaway: In the event of a service disruption, medical offices must have a contingency plan for the secure, labeled, and compliant on-site storage of biohazardous waste.
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Correct: According to OSHA and state regulatory guidelines, when regulated medical waste cannot be immediately collected, it must be stored in a manner that maintains its integrity and prevents exposure. This involves using a designated, secure, and labeled storage area that is inaccessible to unauthorized personnel and protected from pests and weather. This ensures the practice remains compliant with safety protocols even during a service interruption.
Incorrect: Mixing medical waste with municipal waste is a violation of federal and state environmental laws and poses a public health risk. On-site incineration typically requires specific EPA permits and specialized equipment that standard medical offices do not possess. Transporting biohazardous waste in private vehicles violates Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations regarding the transport of hazardous materials and creates significant liability and safety risks.
Takeaway: In the event of a service disruption, medical offices must have a contingency plan for the secure, labeled, and compliant on-site storage of biohazardous waste.
