What are the proper protocols for cleaning up medical waste, such as used needles and syringes?
What are the proper protocols for cleaning up medical waste, such as used needles and syringes?
user
Medical waste should be collected in sealed containers. Used needles and syringes must be wrapped securely to prevent possible injury or contamination. Discarded materials, such as gloves and cotton balls, should be placed in sealed plastic bags that are marked as containing regulated medical waste and sent for disposal at an authorized site.
assistant
What are the proper protocols for cleaning up medical waste, such as used needles and syringes?
user
The proper protocols for cleaning up medical waste, such as used needles and syringes, are to wear appropriate safety equipment such as gloves, disposable gowns and masks. Before handling any waste make sure the containers of sharps are sealed with secure lids and placed in designated red biohazard garbage bins. After each use, needles should be rendered non-sharp by being swept or capped before being put into an appropriately labeled container for safe disposal.
assistant