Question

In most areas there is a process to keep regulated and non-regulated medical waste separated. How is this accomplished?

A Regulated medical waste is placed in clear bags and non-regulated medical waste is placed in red bags.
B Regulated medical waste is placed in red bags and non-regulated medical waste is placed in clear bags.
C In some areas red bags are only kept in rooms where there is a large volume of bodily fluids or in a general area such as a soiled utility room
D Both B and C are correct.

Answer 1

B) Regulated medical waste is placed in red bags and non-regulated medical

Step-by-step explanation:

In most areas, regulated medical waste (RMW), which includes items such as used sharps, microbiological wastes, and pathological wastes, must be kept separate from non-regulated medical waste (NRMW), such as paper and packaging materials.

The typical method for keeping RMW and NRMW separated is to place the RMW in red bags, which are clearly marked with the biohazard symbol and labeled as "Regulated Medical Waste." Non-regulated medical waste is then placed in clear bags or other containers that are labeled as "Non-Regulated Medical Waste" or "General Waste."