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Monkeypox: Infection Prevention Controls and Waste Management - NETEC

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Mary Wilson

Well-known member
May 31, 2022

The Top 3 Things to Know About Infection Prevention Controls and Waste Management for Monkeypox

#1: Follow the Identify, Isolate, and Inform Strategy to Prevent the Spread of Monkeypox

Key Symptoms for Identifying Monkeypox ...


#2: Follow Transmission Based Precautions for Staff Safety

Stop the Spread of Monkeypox Through Transmission Based Precautions ...


# 3: Handle Monkeypox Contaminated Waste Carefully

Guide to Handling, Storing, Treating, and Disposing of Waste
  • Monkeypox contaminated waste management practices can differ depending on the strain of monkeypox virus. The West African clade of Monkeypox viruses are now recognized as Category B waste. See the Department of Transportation website for more information (page 42, note c). Facilities should also comply with state and local regulations for handling, storage, treatment, and disposal of waste. (CDC)
  • Soiled laundry, including protective clothing, bed linens, etc., should never be shaken or handled in manner that may disperse infectious particles. Laundry should be bagged or contained at the point of use in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. (CDC)
  • Disposable medical instruments and patient-care devices should be placed in containment for safe handling and discarded as per state regulations for the routine handling of medical waste. (CDC)
  • All reusable medical instruments should be cleaned and sterilized after use. (CDC)
  • Regulated medical waste should be placed in containment, subjected to a decontamination treatment, and discarded in accordance with medical waste regulations of the state or other appropriate jurisdiction. (CDC)
https://netec.org/2022/05/31/monkeyp...te-management/
 
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