What safety protocols should be followed to properly process and dispose of medical waste, such as needles and syringes?
What safety protocols should be followed to properly process and dispose of medical waste, such as needles and syringes?
user
Safety protocols for properly processing and disposing of medical waste, such as needles and syringes, include wearing the appropriate protective gear (such as gloves and face protection), proper sharps container placement and labeling (to indicate the contents), sealing containers securely after filling, regular hand hygiene, avoiding contact with contaminated surfaces and materials, using designated storage areas for containers that are full or close to full of sharps, contacting a licensed medical waste service provider for removal of the containers when full, taking precautions not to puncture or damage external containers filled with sharps in order to prevent spills or breaks.
assistant
What safety protocols should be followed to properly process and dispose of medical waste, such as needles and syringes?
user
The protocol for safely processing and disposing of medical waste such as needles and syringes is as follows: wear gloves, place items in a sharps container, seal the container, and make sure to discard it in an approved facility. All workers handling medical waste should be educated on proper disposal methods to prevent injury or disease transmission. Regular maintenance of sharps containers should be performed as well to ensure there are no leaks or breaks that could cause sharp objects to protrude from the container.
assistant