How to deal with medical waste

Medical waste disposal methods are as follows:

1, categorization: according to the nature and degree of harm of medical waste, it will be divided into different categories, such as infectious waste, pathological waste, chemical waste and so on. Different categories of waste require different treatment methods;

2, sealed storage: medical waste needs to be stored in special sealed containers or bags to prevent leakage and pollution. The storage containers or bags need to be labeled with information such as the type, quantity and disposal method of the waste;

3. Transportation and Disposal: Medical waste needs to be transported by professional transportation vehicles or equipment and sent to designated disposal sites for disposal. In the transportation process, measures need to be taken to prevent the waste from leaking and polluting the environment;

4, incineration: for some combustible medical waste, such as cotton swabs, gauze and so on, incineration can be used for treatment. Incineration needs to be carried out in a special incinerator, and need to control the incineration temperature and time, to ensure that the waste is completely burned, and to reduce the impact on the environment;

5, chemical disinfection: for some medical waste that needs to be disinfected, such as surgical instruments, syringes and so on, can be used in chemical disinfection way to deal with. Disinfectants need to be selected according to the type of waste and the degree of harm, and need to control the disinfection time and concentration to ensure the disinfection effect and safety.

Medical waste disposal standards are as follows:

1, medical waste must be collected, transported, stored, utilized and disposed of in accordance with the relevant state regulations for classification, and shall not be mixed with domestic garbage;

2, the process of medical waste disposal should strictly comply with the operating procedures, to prevent leakage and contamination;

3, the place of medical waste disposal should be kept clean, and regularly disinfected and tested;

4, medical waste disposal personnel should be professionally trained and comply with relevant regulations and operating procedures.

In summary, medical waste disposal standards are designed to safeguard human health and environmental safety and to prevent medical waste from causing harm to the environment and human health. These standards include provisions for separate collection, transportation, storage, utilization and disposal, as well as requirements for cleaning, disinfection and testing of treatment sites. At the same time, handlers need to be professionally trained and comply with relevant regulations and operating procedures to ensure that medical waste is handled properly.

Legal basis:

"Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Management of Medical Waste"

Article 16

Medical and healthcare institutions shall collect medical waste generated by the organization in a timely manner and place it in leakage-proof, sharps-penetration-proof, special packages or airtight containers according to categories.

Specialized packaging for medical waste, containers, there should be obvious warning signs and warning instructions.

Specialized packaging for medical waste, containers, standards and warning signs of the provisions of the State Council, the competent administrative department of health and the competent administrative department of environmental protection **** with the development.