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Management of Infectious Waste, Page 1 of 2
< Previous page Next page > /docserver/preview/fulltext/10.1128/9781555818814/9781555818814_Chap15.8-1.gif /docserver/preview/fulltext/10.1128/9781555818814/9781555818814_Chap15.8-2.gifAbstract:
For effective and efficient management of infectious wastes, a comprehensive waste management plan is essential in order to ensure the safety of the employees handling the waste, compliance with the various regulatory requirements ( 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ), meeting the standards of the JCAHO ( 5 ) and the guidelines of other professional groups such as the NCCLS (now CLSI) ( 6 ), and implementation of cost-effective strategies for waste disposal. In developing a comprehensive plan for infectious-waste management, consider the following factors because of the constraints that they impose.