What are some best practices for medical waste disposal, such as used needles and syringes?
What are some best practices for medical waste disposal, such as used needles and syringes?
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Best practices for medical waste disposal include wrapping the waste securely in biologically active materials such as newsprint or paper towels before placing it in a sealed container. The container should be labeled properly and taken to an authorized medical waste disposal center. In addition, all sharp objects, such as needles and syringes, should be collected in a puncture-resistant container, which can be secured with duct tape prior to transportation. Whenever possible, items that cannot be recycled or disposed of safely at home should be dropped off at an authorized medical waste site.
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What are some best practices for medical waste disposal, such as used needles and syringes?
user
Best practices for medical waste disposal, such as used needles and syringes, include keeping them in an approved sealed container, properly labeling the container to indicate its contents and the location where it will be stored, making sure personnel are using gloves when handling it and wearing face covering if necessary in a particular area, immediately disposing of any broken or contaminated needles or other sharps into an approved sharps collector , and immediately transporting materials like biohazard bags from one place to another. Additionally make sure not to expose individuals who may come into contact with discarded containers such as unsecured trash cans that are marked as containing medical waste.
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