×
ADVERTISEMENT

AUGUST 27, 2020

Safe Disposal in the COVID-19 Era

Originally published by our sister publication, Pharmacy Practice News

image
Selin Hoboy

Challenges persist in managing waste for hospitals treating COVID-19 patients and aiming to limit the spread of the virus.

Institutions must now complete more steps on-site to safely collect, prepare and dispose of regulated medical and hazardous waste and sharps, while simultaneously protecting workers and the public, according to agency, state and waste hauler guidelines. These recommendations could change