Making plans for the management of clinical waste bag and recycling of all the waste generated in the nation is a daunting job that requires both logistical planning as well as an understanding of science to ensure that there is a balance between the environmental impact and the efficiency in the entire process.
Companies that manage clinical waste and recycling are also under increased need to fulfil their responsibilities in the most environmentally friendly manner that is possible. It is crucial to keep in mind those resources in the UK as well as landfill sites are in short supply as well.
To reduce the burden for government entities, a variety of privately owned companies also take the role of these recycling and waste management programs. In many cities, this implies that the local governments are assign the responsibility of overseeing the activities carry out by these private companies.
Proper Use of Red Bags
Clinical waste bag are recommended for liquid and solid biohazardous waste materials. According to OSHA the objects that have blood in them and that could discharge blood, or any other fluid from the body must be keep in a red bag. This includes:
- Gauze
- Gloves
- Teeth Extracted
- Cotton
What Cannot Go in Red Bags?
It’s not uncommon for things that shouldn’t be there to be throw away inside a red bag.
Furthermore, things like food packaging, paper, food items and similar items should be keep in the regular garbage. By following this advice, you can lower the expense for your medical waste disposal.
Disposal Of Sharps That Is Safe And Appropriate
If you are a doctor you are aware of the dangers associate with unsafe disposal of sharps.
Federal and state regulations define the best practices and guidelines regarding clinical waste bag disposal. While regulations may differ between states here are the most important guidelines that your dental practice must be following:
- Be aware of and comply with state regulations regarding time limits for sharps storage at your facility
- Sharps containers need to be secured by a lid that can remain shut at all times
- Don’t overfill containers with sharps.
- Sharps, even unusual ones, may break, and must be removed from an appropriate container for sharps
The disposal of clinical waste bag is an extremely controlled process which must be adhered to in order to prevent injury or illness and high-cost fines for not complying.
Waste Management Benefits, Planning And Mitigation Activities
The principal purpose of clinical waste disposal plans is to ensure that a community is prepared to efficiently manage the waste, debris and other waste generated in a homeland security event in addition to reducing the amount of waste produced in the initial stages.
The Benefits Of Pre-Incident Waste Management Planning
Pre-incident Planning Documents
Most incidents produce garbage, debris, and other materials. Although the amount of waste differs from incident to incident, the amount of waste is typically higher than the volume of waste that communities deal with every year.
- It saves valuable time and resources in the event of an incident.
- Facilitates more efficient and effective waste management decision-making in an incident
- Encourages all stakeholders (e.g. state local, tribal, and territorial government officials; owners of privately owned storage, and disposal facilities and residents) to collaborate before an incident happens
- Improves the ability of communities to adapt to the effects of waste on climate change.
Plan with Limited Time and Resources
Planning for an incident can be accomplish in phases. For example, few facilities are able to accept radiological-contaminated waste.
Additional ideas for clinical waste bag collection are provided in the Pre-incident All Hazards Four-Step Waste Management (WM) Planning Process section.
Speak To Interested Stakeholders
What people in your local community are knowledgeable or have resources in relation to various waste management tasks? (E.g. transportation sanitation and environmental health, emergency response, public health and the public works system, Zoning, important business and industry decision makers)
What is the role of each stakeholder or authority to perform during an emergency? (e.g. make emergency declarations or issue permit waivers)
Find Waste Streams That Could Be A Source Of Contamination
What are the sources of waste that can be generate by an incident in your locality, taking into consideration the agricultural, industrial, residential, commercial and residential aspects of your community?
Are there any local or federal laws or regulations that apply to likely waste streams?
What amount of waste is likely to be produce in each waste stream in relation to other waste streams?
Assess The Reuse And Recycling Program
What options for recycling and reuse (e.g. recycling facilities, markets for recycled and reused products) are currently open to your community or across boundaries?
