Do clinic and hospital wastes have different guidelines for disposal?
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Do clinic and hospital wastes have different guidelines for disposal?
All healthcare waste, from hospital wastes to RMW generated by smaller clinics, must be managed in adherence with the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Employers must assess their specific workplace environments and implement strategies to reduce or eliminate employees' contact with blood products or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). These protective actions must be documented in the facility's exposure control plan.