Bale
Bale
Bale (pronounced: /beɪl/) is a term that is often used in the medical field, particularly in relation to the packaging and handling of medical waste.
Etymology
The term "bale" originates from the Old English bealu, which means "evil, disaster, harm". In the context of medical waste, the term "bale" is used to refer to the packaging of such waste in a safe and secure manner.
Definition
In the medical context, a bale refers to a large, tightly bound package of medical waste, often wrapped in a plastic or other type of protective covering. Bales are typically used to safely contain and transport medical waste from healthcare facilities to waste disposal sites.
Related Terms
- Medical Waste: Refers to any waste that is generated as a result of healthcare activities. This can include used needles, soiled dressings, body parts, diagnostic samples, blood, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and radioactive materials.
- Healthcare Waste Management: The process of handling, storing, treating and disposing of medical waste in a safe and effective manner.
- Infectious Waste: A subset of medical waste that is contaminated with pathogens and can potentially cause infections.
- Sharps Waste: A type of medical waste that includes used needles, scalpels, and other devices that can cut or puncture skin.
- Biohazardous Waste: Any waste that is potentially infectious or poses a risk to human health or the environment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bale
- Wikipedia's article - Bale
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