Management, removal, and elimination of biologic, infectious, pathologic, and dental waste. The concept includes blood, mucus, tissue removed at surgery or autopsy, soiled surgical dressings, and other materials requiring special control and handling. Disposal may take place where the waste is generated or elsewhere.
Also Known As:
Biologic Waste Disposal; Disposal, Biological Waste; Disposal, Infectious Waste; Disposal, Medical Waste; Disposal, Pathological Waste; Infectious Waste Disposal; Pathological Waste Disposal; Specimen Disposal; Waste Disposal, Biological; Waste Disposal, Infectious; Waste Disposal, Pathological; Disposal, Biologic Waste; Disposal, Specimen; Waste Disposal, Biologic; Biological Waste Disposal; Waste Disposal, Medical