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Safety and waste containers
Safety and waste containers
Dermatologic surgery exposes surgeons and assistants to potentially dangerous blood-
borne pathogens. All surgical suites or operating facilities should be equipped with personal protective equipment such as masks, eye protection, and gloves.
State and federal laws govern medical waste disposal. It is important to review relevant information from regulatory agencies to ensure that the surgical suite meets local, state, and federal standards. The surgical suite needs to be equipped with proper waste disposal devices for all sharps and biohazardous materials. Kick buckets, stainless steel waste receptacles on wheels, are easily moved for ready access and disposal of waste and should be emptied between each procedure.1,2
There are three recommended types of waste disposal (Table 4-4).
- Sharps disposal container should be durable, closable, and puncture and leak
resistant.
2. Contaminated waste should be placed in a biohazard container or โred bag.โ The
method of disposal may require expensive services for elimination of this byproduct.
3. Noncontaminated waste, that is, paper drapes, paper towels should be disposed of
like normal waste.
CONCLUSIONS
When designing and building a dermatologic surgery suite, it is important to consider future growth. Erring on the side of larger operating rooms with abundant storage permits future expansion and flexibility. Consultation with colleagues, architects, contractors, interior designers, and occupational health specialists is recommended. Most importantly, designing and building the surgical suite takes a significant amount of time, effort, and planning, and should represent a source of both pride for the surgeon and comfort and safety for the patient.
Table 4-4. Waste Disposal Options