My medical clinic generates a lot of medical waste every day, how can I safely and effectively handle medical waste disposal?
My medical clinic generates a lot of medical waste every day, how can I safely and effectively handle medical waste disposal?
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Safely handling medical waste disposal requires careful planning and adherence to local, state and federal laws. Initial steps include segregating medical waste into infectious and noninfectious materials. It is important to identify items containing biohazards such as syringes, needles, scalpel blades, glass containers with bio contaminants or cultures, IV tubing and disposable gowns should be collected in sealed bags marked “biohazardous.” Non-infectious trash such as boxes and paper products can be disposed in garbage cans as normal. In addition to proper segregation , the collection of infectious materials should occur with special attention for hygiene—wear gloves when handling them—and avoid contact with mucous membrances. Once accumulated, the biowaste bags must get picked up from your facility by a certified service that follows safety protocol so no one gets hurt or exposed to potential risks associated with pathogenic agents. If your clinic generates large volumes of infectuouswaste or has any questions on how to handle it correctly contact authorities for clarifications before proceeding
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My medical clinic generates a lot of medical waste every day, how can I safely and effectively handle medical waste disposal?
user
Medical waste should never be thrown in the garbage can or put down the sink. There are three types of waste that need to be handled with care - sharps, bio-hazardous and Radioactive Waste. To ensure safe and effective medical waste disposal, follow these steps:
 1. Securely package or wrap any sharps for disposal in an approved container designed for such items.
2. Label any containers holding biological material as Biohazardous Waste and store according to local ordinances and regulations regarding safe disposal of this type of material
3. Ensure that any materials containing Radiology will always be labeled with instructions on their transport and proper disposal 
 Finally ensure that all medical waste is disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations for safe management for medical materials.”
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