Their immediate incineration is ensured. The patient's label is placed in the outer pouch. The specimen is then wrapped in absorbent material and placed in an unbreakable screw-top container. It is preferably delivered by hand. If the specimen has to be posted or sent by courier a second unbreakable container is used and labelled accordingly.
All bedding used is either disposable or condemned linen that is subsequently incinerated.
The covers are disposable. If the mattress becomes soiled with blood or body substance it must be destroyed. The unstained mattress should be stored in a closed room for at least four weeks before re-use. This bag is then sealed and sent for incineration. Terminal disinfection of equipment All equipment is washed down well with a hypochlorite-detergent.