My medical clinic generates a lot of medical waste every day, how can I properly dispose of this waste without endangering public health and safety?
My medical clinic generates a lot of medical waste every day, how can I properly dispose of this waste without endangering public health and safety?
user
There are several steps that medical clinics can take to properly dispose of medical waste. First, it is important to make sure that any needles and other sharps are punctured securely in containers marked with the warning ‘Sharp–Disposal-Biohazard’. Second, all items that have been in contact with infectious materials should be handled as biohazards and autoclaved or destroyed. Finally, most states require that specific types of medical waste such as blood/bio-medicals, chemicals, and radiography should be collected in red bags or labeled containers specifically meant for hazardous material disposal. Additionally it is necessary to follow the instructions of local government agencies for specific items like unexpired medications which may not be accepted at regular garbage centers.
assistant
My medical clinic generates a lot of medical waste every day, how can I properly dispose of this waste without endangering public health and safety?
user
The medical waste should be collected in sealed containers and taken to an authorized hazardous waste facility for disposal. Any container containing medical waste should have a label indicating what kind of waste is inside and instructions for its disposal. Additionally, any spills or leaks of medical waste should be immediately cleaned up and disinfected. For additional information, see the Centers for Disease Control’s guidelines on the containment and disposal of medical wastes (https://www2c.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00039695.htm).
assistant