Re: Sharps Disposal - Help Needed
copepod said:
I can't see any reason to put used blood glucose testing strips into sharps bins - they're bulky and many people have enough problems getting rid of full sharps boxes without filling them faster. Strips have a tiny amount of blood, compared to sanitary items (tampons or pads), which should be placed in domestic waste, not down the toilet.
Whether you see any reason or not, they are classed as 'Clinical Waste' therefore they are supposed to be disposed of properly. I do see your point though, strange. I know the rules sometimes seem mad.....however that's what they are.
Our's to reason why etc.......... :?
Clinical waste is often generated in the community. Household clinical waste may include sanitary towels, tampons, condoms and nappies. These may be disposed of together with other household wastes, in a black bag in the dustbin.
Disposable nappies from hospitals, nurseries, play groups etc, are classed as clinical waste and incinerated.
This is not the case for other types of clinical waste such as needles used by diabetics, blood testing strips, kidney dialysis bags, unused or out of date prescription medicines, incontinence pads or other such waste produced by patients receiving medical care in the home.
These wastes should not under any circumstances be put in the dustbin.
Ken