Medical Waste Disposal
Synonyms
Biologic Waste Disposal
Biological Waste Disposal
Disposal, Biologic Waste
Disposal, Biological Waste
Disposal, Infectious Waste
Disposal, Medical Waste
Disposal, Pathological Waste
Disposal, Specimen
Infectious Waste Disposal
Pathological Waste Disposal
Specimen Disposal
Waste Disposal, Biologic
Waste Disposal, Biological
Waste Disposal, Infectious
Waste Disposal, Medical
Waste Disposal, Pathological
Management, removal, and elimination of biologic, infectious, pathologic, and dental waste. The concept includes blood, mucus, tissue removed at surgery or autopsy, soiled surgical dressings, and other materials requiring special control and handling. Disposal may take place where the waste is generated or elsewhere.