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HEALTHCARE WASTE DISPOSAL [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
CONT

... studies have shown substantial opportunities for improvement in healthcare waste disposal. ... Results of the initial clinical waste audit showed 41% clinical waste, 44% general waste and 14% sharps waste.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
CONT

Dans un établissement de santé, chacun devrait assumer une responsabilité afin que le nouveau système [de gestion des déchets d’activités de soins] fonctionne. [...] Le gestionnaire devrait être responsable de la manipulation sans risque, du traitement et de l’élimination des déchets d’activités de soins.

Key term(s)
  • élimination de déchets d'activité de soins

Spanish

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