Disposal of Special Waste

In short

• Never carry needles or other sharps out of a client’s home, and never put loose sharps in the trash.
• Found a loose needle? Put on gloves, pick it up by the non-sharp end, and place it in the sharps container.
• Never recap, bend, or break a used needle. Tell the office the same day about any loose sharps.
• Bag used gloves and wipes, tie it, and put it in the trash. Double-bag anything soaked with blood or body fluids.
• If a needle sticks or cuts you, wash the wound and call Pat Sample at once.