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Safe Medical Waste Disposal

Fluid systems, sharps containers and PPE help protect staff during room turnovers.

Julie Moyle, MSN

Protecting your team doesn't end when the case does. Here's advice on safely disposing of the medical waste and fluid that collects in the sterile field and on the OR floor.

 
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