Nebraska Biocontainment Unit perspective on disposal of Ebola medical waste

Clinical practices surrounding the current Ebola epidemic have been center stage in discourse concerning research and practice of care. As the medical community becomes more sophisticated in understanding the many facets of treating and containing this virus, the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit has ide...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of infection control 2014-12, Vol.42 (12), p.1256-1257
Hauptverfasser:	Lowe, John J., PhD, Gibbs, Shawn G., PhD, Schwedhelm, Shelly S., RN, MSN, Nguyen, John, BS, Smith, Philip W., MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) Containment of Biohazards Discourse analysis Ebola virus Environmental Health Epidemics Epidemics - prevention & control Health Facilities - standards Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola - epidemiology Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola - prevention & control Hospitals Humans Infection Control Infectious Disease Medical research Medical Waste Disposal Medical wastes Nebraska Public Health Transportation - standards United States United States Environmental Protection Agency Waste disposal World Health Organization
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Zusammenfassung:	Clinical practices surrounding the current Ebola epidemic have been center stage in discourse concerning research and practice of care. As the medical community becomes more sophisticated in understanding the many facets of treating and containing this virus, the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit has identified Ebola medical waste disposal as a key area of concern for U.S. hospitals. The requirements for processing Ebola medical waste stand to impact most U.S. hospitals currently preparing readiness plans to receive and treat patients with suspected or confirmed Ebola virus disease (EVD).
ISSN:	0196-6553 1527-3296
DOI:	10.1016/j.ajic.2014.10.006