In different parts of the country, and the world - different standards exist for the management of 'clinical waste'.
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This varies from putting items into the general waste stream, versus into special contaminated bags and sending for incineration etc.
In my experiences within hospital theatres, many items that are moderately soiled with blood are put into general waste. Sharps naturally go into sharps containers. I am constantly suprised at how many items are suitable for general waste management in hospital facilities.
Here in Queensland, the EPA has guidelines; here is an excerpt:
So in a general podiatry practice - what really should go into a special contaminated waste area? Routine removal of hyperkeratosis and excess nail tissue seems of little contaminance to me - much like a hairdresser. Even removal of a nail edge including matrix has no significant free flowing blood.
It is one thing just to treat everything as contaminated, but this is not the reality in hospitals and other facilities, and there is significant cost attached to this approach.
Interested in hearing opinions,
LL
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