Disposal
Disposal (Medicine)
Disposal (pronounced: /dɪˈspoʊzəl/) in the context of medicine refers to the process of discarding or getting rid of unwanted, unused, or expired medical supplies, equipment, or waste. The term is derived from the late Middle English word 'disposen', which means to arrange or order.
Medical Waste Disposal
Medical waste disposal is a critical aspect of healthcare facilities' operations to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and the environment. It involves the proper segregation, collection, transportation, treatment, and final disposal of medical waste.
Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal
Pharmaceutical waste disposal refers to the process of discarding unused, expired, or unwanted medications. This process must be done in a manner that prevents harm to the environment and public health.
Sharps Disposal
Sharps disposal is the process of safely discarding used needles, syringes, lancets, and other sharp objects to prevent needlestick injuries and the spread of infectious diseases.
Biohazardous Waste Disposal
Biohazardous waste disposal involves the safe and compliant disposal of waste that contains potentially infectious materials, such as blood, body fluids, and microbiological cultures.
Related Terms
- Waste management: The process of collecting, transporting, processing, recycling, or disposing of waste materials.
- Infection control: The discipline concerned with preventing healthcare-associated infections.
- Environmental health: The branch of public health that focuses on the relationships between people and their environment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Disposal
- Wikipedia's article - Disposal
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