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BUMED INST 6280.1A
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MANAGEMENT OF INFECTIOUS WASTE
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waste from pt diagnosis, treatment, or immunization are subdivided into what two categories
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infectious and non-infectious
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what kind of setting generate,transport,store,treat,or dispose of potentially infectious material
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occupational
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diapers,facial tissues,and absorbent materials are what kind of waste
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noninfectious waste
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liquid or solid waste,sharps,microbiology waste, etc are what kind of waste
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infectious waste
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how do you separate infectious waste from noninfectious waste
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at the point of origin
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how do you handle sharp container
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the container has to be closed and put in a sec container or bag which is label/color coded
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how do you package and handle anatomical waste
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double-wall corrugated boxes/rigid containers that are double-lined with plastic bags
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how do you handle blood, suctioned fluids or other liquid waste
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the waste may be decanted into clinical sinks unless it's prohibited by state or local regulations
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the storage area for the waste should be located where
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at or near the treatment or transport site
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how long can you keep waste in storage without refrigeration
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7 days
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infectious waste treatment is achieved through what kind of destruction
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incineration, heat, chemicals, radiation
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for effective sterilization the temp must be maintained at
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121c(250F) for 90 min at 15 psi
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what is the method of treatment for microbiological
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steam sterilization chemical disinfection incineration
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what is the method of disposal for microbiological
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sanitary landfill
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what is the method of treatment and disposal of pathological
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incineration /cremation sanitary landfill/burial
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what is the method of treatment and disposal of bulk blood and other infectious liquid
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gelatinization sanitary sewer/landfill
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what is the treatment and disposal of sharps in sharp containers
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steam sterilization/incineration sanitary landfill
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