Biomedical Waste Disposal in Hospitals

2018/08/01

Biomedical Waste Disposal in Hospitals

Biomedical waste disposal is an important part of running a hospital safely, and legally. But what exactly is biomedical waste? How does it need to be disposed of? What are the consequences of improper disposal and removal? Let’s look a little more closely at what things are considered biomedical waste, and how hospitals must dispose of them.

What is It?

Biomedical waste is medical waste that has been contaminated by bodily fluids or tissue. Some examples of biomedical waste include used needles, bandages, medical tools, and dirty laundry. Other things that are considered biomedical waste can include bodily fluids, tissue samples, organs, cultures, and body parts. Any instrument that may be contaminated with infected (or potentially infected) bodily fluid or tissue must be treated as biomedical waste. Once it is disposed of properly on site it must also be disposed of properly offsite.

On Site Waste Disposal Protocols

Anything that is considered biomedical waste in a clinical setting must be disposed of in a specific fashion. Things like needles and other “sharps” must go into sharps containers that are properly marked to signify they contain biomedical or bio hazardous waste. Other waste that is not sharp can be placed in special biomedical or biohazard bags. The bags must be tear and leak resistant and labeled as bio-hazardous.

Waste Removal Protocols

Once the waste has been sorted and appropriately contained in either a sharps container or biohazard bag, it must be properly disposed of by the hospital. Having a proper waste disposal system in place is an essential part of staying in regulatory compliance. Once the waste leaves the hospital premises, the hospital can still be held responsible for the waste if it is not disposed of properly. Having an organized waste disposal system can help prevent mishaps and improper disposal. Working with a medical waste disposal company is a wise way for hospitals to ensure they stay in compliance with the law while also keeping patients, employees, and the public safe. To ensure your medical facility is following all necessary safety precautions and regulations, work with a Baltimore medical waste disposal company. Our team can help you follow regulations while also ensuring the waste is properly disposed of when it leaves your facility. Call us at Biomedical Waste Services today to discuss how we can help you keep your medical facility a safe place for everyone.

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