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Biohazard Waste Management in Healthcare Facilities

Tracking # 20-1291573
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Program Objectives:

  1. Define Biohazardous Medical Waste: Identify various types of waste generated in healthcare environments.
  2. Explain Proper Waste Segregation and Disposal: Understand labeling, containment, and disposal procedures for medical waste.
  3. Describe Biomedical Waste Handling Processes: Learn universal precautions, spill management, and safe waste handling techniques.
  4. Identify Health, Safety, and Environmental Risks: Recognize the hazards of improper biohazard waste disposal.
  5. Apply Effective Waste Management and Treatment Methods: Explore techniques such as incineration, autoclaving, and chemical disinfection.
  6. Understand Federal Medical Waste Regulations: Comply with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and CDC guidelines for medical waste management.
  7. Implement Florida-Specific Biomedical Waste Regulations: Follow requirements set by the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
  8. Demonstrate Proper Use of PPE and Safety Controls: Use personal protective equipment (PPE), engineering controls, and procedural guidelines to minimize exposure risks.
  9. Describe Strategies for Waste Minimization: Implement source reduction, inventory management, and recycling practices to reduce hazardous waste.
  10. Educate Patients and Caregivers on Safe Medical Waste Management: Provide guidance for handling and disposing of medical waste in home healthcare settings.
  11. Develop and Implement Emergency Response Protocols: Establish spill management procedures for handling biohazardous waste incidents.

Course Overview:

This course provides comprehensive training on the proper handling, disposal, and regulatory compliance associated with biohazardous medical waste in healthcare settings. Participants will learn essential safety practices, risk minimization strategies, and methods for managing biohazardous waste effectively. The course emphasizes adherence to federal regulations and specific requirements within the state of Florida, ensuring healthcare professionals are equipped to protect themselves, their patients, and the environment from potential hazards associated with medical waste.
$8.00 2 Hours

Biohazard Waste Management in Healthcare Facilities is offered in the packages below

FAQ

Your CEUs are typically posted within less than 24 hours after completing the course, often on the same day.

Yes, you will receive a certificate upon course completion.

You can download your certificate directly from this page.

Florida OTs and OTAs need 26 CE hours, and 14 hours must be live interactive!
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