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    <h1>Medical Waste FAQ's</h1><div class="lineRuleSolid"></div>
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      <p>Distinction and segregation of medical wastes can be  confusing, if not complicated. You&rsquo;ve come to the right place to expand your  knowledge about medical wastes. We&rsquo;ve compiled the most common questions our  clients often ask.
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        <li>What is medical waste?</li>
        <li>What does biohazard mean?</li>
        <li>What are some examples of potentially infectious  body fluids?</li>
        <li>What goes in the yellow bag?</li>
        <li>What does not go in the yellow bag?</li>
        <li>What is the red bag for?</li>
        <li>How do I securely package the medical [yellow or  red] waste bag?</li>
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      <h3>What is medical waste?</h3>
      <p>Medical wastes, also known as biomedical wastes, consist of  solid or any semi-solid wastes that are produced in hospitals, medical centres,  healthcare facilities, laboratories, etc. These wastes are potentially  infectious and dangerous to human and animal health, as well as to the  environment.<br>
        The  following are some examples of biomedical waste:</p>
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        <li>Anatomical waste and solid waste </li>
        <li>Dental amalgam </li>
        <li>Used gauze, gloves, cultures, swabs, bandages, </li>
        <li>Infectious waste generated during the diagnosis,  treatment, or immunization of humans and animals </li>
        <li>Waste produced during the creation or testing of  biological agents </li>
        <li>Items stained in blood, human and animal  excretions</li>
        <li>Body parts, tissues, and other infections body  secretions</li>
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      <h3>What does <em>biohazard</em> mean?</h3>
      <p>This pertains to any biological material that can harm the  health and well-being of humans, animals, and the environment. Biological  materials are substances associated with or produced by humans, animal life,  plants, and microorganisms.</p>
      <h3>What are some examples of potentially infectious body fluids?</h3>
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        <li>Saliva from       dental procedures</li>
        <li>Semen</li>
        <li>Amniotic fluids</li>
        <li>Vaginal       secretions</li>
        <li>Peritoneal</li>
        <li>Cerebrospinal and       synovial fluid</li>
        <li>Dialysate and       dialysis waste</li>
        <li>Pericardial and       pleural fluid</li>
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        <li>Blood and its components</li>
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      <h3>What goes in the yellow bag?</h3>
      <p>Use the  yellow bag to collect the following types of waste, but first remember to check  the policies and standard procedures of your facility, as well as the  regulations set by your local and federal government:</p>
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        <li>Personal Protective Equipment</li>
        <li>Plastic tubing</li>
        <li>Gloves, bandages, gauze, or other items stained  with blood</li>
        <li>Disposable sharps containers that are securely  closed</li>
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      <h3>What <em>DOES NOT</em> go in the yellow  bag?</h3>
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        <li>Medications</li>
        <li>All kinds of radioactive waste</li>
        <li>Any type of hazardous or chemical waste</li>
        <li>Any kind of household waste, food, paper  products, or non-infectious medical waste</li>
        <li>Compressed gas cylinders</li>
        <li>Sharps waste</li>
        <li>Preservatives and Fixatives</li>
        <li>Non-infectious biotech or food processing waste</li>
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      <h3>What is the red bag for?</h3>
      <p>To lessen the risk of potential  infections and illnesses, detailed segregation of biomedical waste should be  followed. The red bag is specifically used for <strong><em>cytotoxic wastes</em></strong> —  produced from cytotoxic drug treatments, such as chemotherapy. These particular  wastes must be handled with caution and disposed according to proper guidelines  and regulatory standards. </p>
      <h3>How do I securely package the medical [yellow or red] waste bag?</h3>
      <p>Packaging and disposing medical wastes should be  law-compliant. Follow these steps to securely package your medical waste bags:</p>
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        <li>Line your waste container with the appropriate  waste bag before using.</li>
        <li>Tie the waste bag tightly when the container is  full. </li>
        <li>Secure the lid on the container and ensure that  the waste bags are not visible.</li>
        <li>Mark  or label the containers according to regulations.</li>
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      <p>If you&rsquo;ve got more questions, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to contact  our team of experts. Call GICMD today at <strong><?= $to_phone; ?> </strong>(toll free). We&rsquo;re ready to provide you the best biohazard waste disposal  solutions.<br>
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