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      The treatment of infectious waste arising from home health and medical care services: present situation in Japan.

      Waste Management (New York, N.y.)
      Data Collection, Home Care Services, Home Nursing, Hospitals, Japan, Medical Waste Disposal

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          The management of waste materials arising from home health and medical care services (HHMC wastes) in Japan is now receiving greater attention from governmental workers dealing with general household waste materials. In general, HHMC waste materials are collected in a mixed form, transported and disposed of along with municipal solid wastes. As a result, municipal workers are suffering needle stick accidents so that infections associated with HHMC waste materials may occur. The collection and transportation by patients and their families of HHMC waste materials with sharp-edges, such as injection needles, to medical-related facilities can prevent municipal workers from experiencing needle-prick accidents. One of the most important strategies for medical-related facilities is hence the education of patients and their families. Improved rules for handling HHMC waste materials are essential for the safe and effective management.

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          16527476
          10.1016/j.wasman.2005.12.018

          Chemistry
          Data Collection,Home Care Services,Home Nursing,Hospitals,Japan,Medical Waste Disposal
          Chemistry
          Data Collection, Home Care Services, Home Nursing, Hospitals, Japan, Medical Waste Disposal

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