Blood and urine can be disposed of into the sewage system by pouring the specimen into a laboratory sink and flushing with plenty of running water. The sink must then be cleaned with an appropriate disinfectant solution. The infectious waste collection box must be stored in a locked area until picked up by the infectious waste disposal company. Infectious waste must be disposed of according to OSHA guidelines. Gloves are to be worn when cleaning the rooms.
Instruments are to be soaked immediately following use in an appropriate disinfectant solution.
Rubber utility gloves, face shields, and plastic aprons must be worn when cleaning instruments. Medical waste is to be put into a red infectious waste bag, knot tied, and put into the infectious waste storage container at the end of each day the room is used. Gloves are to be worn when handling infectious waste bags. If broken glass or other sharp objects are involved in the spill, carefully remove and place in a sharps container before starting cleanup. The area is to be cleaned with an appropriate disinfectant solution.