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I D E A S T H A T W O R K
P
utting the
"appropri-
ate" mate-
rials in sharps con-
tainers seems to be
an ever-controver-
sial issue. To make
everyone aware of
what materials
should be deposit-
ed in the contain-
ers, take a picture
of the items that
belong in there,
like syringes and
vials. Laminate the
picture and stick
one on each red
sharps container.
Staff will think twice and
only put the correct
materials in the contain-
er, keeping your medical
waste costs down.
Marcy Sasso, CASC
Sasso Consulting
Morristown, N.J.
marcy@sassoasc.com
SHARPS SMARTS
Remind Staff What Goes in the Sharps Box
Marcy
Sasso,
CASC
z RIGHT STUFF Laminated photos make staff think
twice before they put a material in a sharps container.