title: Infectious medical waste management. A home care responsibility.
abstract: With the proliferation of bloodborne diseases in the United States, more attention is being focused on the issues of infectious medical waste and its disposal. Home care organizations must be aware of the potential risks involved in handling infectious wastes, and adhere to industry standards of disposal and transport. Education of staff, patients, and community about the management of infectious waste is crucial in today's healthcare arena.
authors.forename: I G
authors.initials: IG
authors.lastname: Ralph
mesh_terms: D003152:Community Health Nursing; D006256:Hazardous Waste; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D008506:Medical Waste; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D012037:Refuse Disposal; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D006256:Hazardous Waste; D008506:Medical Waste