Handle with Care: Special Pathogen Waste Management

• 2024

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The video describes a webinar on handling special pathogen waste. The NECH network helps U.S. health systems prepare for pathogens with 13 regional centers. Experts Alex Chapman and Cara Saga explain how to manage Category A waste, which is very dangerous, using proper packaging and guidelines from agencies like OSHA and the Department of Transportation. They stress planning, training, and communication among healthcare staff to safely handle this waste while protecting public health. The webinar also highlights the importance of working with partners like infection preventionists and vendors for effective waste management strategies.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery

Keywords: Communication; Delivery of Health Care; Public Health; Waste Management

Institutions: National Emerging Pathogens Training & Education Center (NETEC)

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