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[Diapositiva 1] CH. 6 - Microbiology-Related Procedures 1 Week 3 Gracie E. Perez, M.S. [Diapositiva 2] Introduction 2 Medical waste Infectious Non-infectious Requires special handling Proper procedures necessary for obtaining culture from appropriate body site without contamination [Diapositiva 3] Infectious Waste Disposal 3 Solid or liquid wastes may cause disease if improperly handled, treated, transported, stored, or disposed Examples: Body fluid I tems coming in contact with body fluids/blood Handle with gloves Place in biohazard container for disposal in sanitary landfill per local/state rules and regulations [Diapositiva 4] Types of Infectious Waste 4 Non-sharp Biological liquid wastes – blood/body fluids Pathological wastes – material from surgery or autopsies Patient care items – bed linen and protective pads, visibly soiled Sharp Needles or IV tubing with needle attached Scalpel blades Glassware [Diapositiva 5] Types of Infectious Waste 5 Disposal of non-sharp items Wear gloves , place waste in red infectious waste biohazard bags If bag is ¾ full , seal, place in disposal container Liquids (blood/body fluids): must be discarded per local/state Department of...