Jupiter, Florida Disposal of Medical Waste for Pathological Waste
Each type of medical waste generated in a health care facility has a specific Jupiter, Florida disposal of medical waste protocol. This, of course, goes for pathological waste as well, which must be appropriately identified, classified, labeled and finally removed. Failing to do all of this puts those that work in the facility, come to it for treatment, and the rest, at risk of illness or worse.
Understanding pathological waste is important as this leads to a better Jupiter, Florida disposal of medical waste and with that less chance for an infectious breakout.
What is Pathological Waste?
Pathological waste is a subcategory of biohazard waste and includes any recognizable human or animal body part, organ or tissue. In addition, pathological waste also includes surgical specimen as well as any bodily fluids such as blood that are removed in the course of autopsy or surgery on human or animal beings.
In addition, pathological waste also includes any disposable item such as surgical gloves, bandages and other items that have been contaminated with human or animal blood or bodily fluids.
Who Produces Pathological Waste?
Although it is a category of medical waste, pathological waste itself is not common in all types of health care facilities. However, certain medical facilities, mostly larger ones, do have to handle pathological waste from time to time. This includes:
- Hospitals
- Surgery centers
- Veterinary clinics
- Cosmetic surgery centers
Identifying, Classifying and Labeling Pathological Waste
The process of Jupiter, Florida disposal of medical waste starts with properly handling it. This process is three-fold and includes:
- Identification
- Segregation
- Labeling
Identification is the first and often the most important step in handling pathological waste. When it comes to this, it is often better to mistake something for pathological waste than allowing potentially infectious waste to be treated and discarded along with regular waste.
The next step in handling pathological waste is segregation. Once certain waste has been identified as pathological, it no longer belongs with other types of waste and should be treated and disposed of separately. This also includes using special containers for it, such as red bags for disposal.
Finally, any container or bag that contains pathological or any other type of biohazard waste should be properly labeled as such. For instance, if the waste is scheduled for incineration, which is what usually happens with pathological waste, the container should be marked with “incineration only”. This allows the person responsible for handling it to immediately know what to do with such container and its contents.
If there is no incinerator in the facility, the pathological waste is sent to an off-site facility for treatment.
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