title: Sorting out medical waste.
abstract: Medical waste is part of the larger issue of solid waste disposal facing America today. Its management often elicits deep fears and concerns among the public. The reality is that medical waste poses few health risks and many hospitals may be using more caution than actually necessary to protect the public. For a variety of reasons, however, waste disposal is presenting hospital managers with an unprecedented challenge.
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Hylton
mesh_terms: D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008284:Maintenance and Engineering, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D008506:Medical Waste / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012037:Refuse Disposal / Q000379:methods*; D013781:Texas
chemical_list: D008506:Medical Waste