Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 59 of 200
A bed-pad saturated with blood and stool must be discarded into:
a.A regular trash bag, double-bagged and tied at the bedside
b.The soiled-linen hamper, for laundry staff to sort and wash
c.The recycling bin, after the pad has been folded inward
d.A red biohazard bag labeled with the biohazard symbol
Explanation
OSHA 29 CFR §1910.1030 requires items saturated with blood or other potentially infectious material to be placed in red biohazard-labeled bags for regulated medical-waste disposal. Regular trash (a) and recycling (c) are prohibited; the linen hamper (b) is for reusable linen, not disposables and not heavily saturated waste. Proper segregation protects housekeeping, custodial staff, and the community waste stream.
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