1, infectious medical waste refers to medical waste containing pathogenic microorganisms, such as specimens with bacteria, patient excreta, surgical waste, etc. This kind of waste can only be discharged after high temperature and high pressure treatment or chemical disinfection.
2. Chemical medical waste refers to medical waste containing harmful chemicals, such as waste drugs, waste liquid and waste chemical reagents. This kind of waste must be classified and stored and handed over to professional units for safe treatment.
3. Radioactive medical wastes refer to medical wastes containing radioactive substances, such as radionuclides, radiopharmaceuticals and radioactive sources. These wastes must be treated and disposed of according to the procedures prescribed by the state.
4. Ordinary medical wastes refer to medical wastes other than waste paper, waste plastics and waste glass. This kind of garbage can be classified and recycled or properly treated to reduce environmental pollution.
Medical waste management measures
Medical institutions must build medical waste treatment facilities in accordance with national standards, establish a medical waste management system, and formulate a classified management plan for medical waste.
Medical institutions shall classify and store medical wastes and regularly clean, disinfect, transport and dispose of them. Medical waste must be transported by special vehicles and disposed of in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the state.
Medical institutions should strengthen the publicity and education of medical waste management, improve the environmental awareness of medical staff and patients, and promote the reduction, recycling and harmless treatment of medical waste.