Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and Other Health ...
Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and Other Health ...
Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and Other Health ...
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CONSIDERING WASTE MANAGEMENT<strong>Storage</strong> facility grounds, including <strong>the</strong> area around healthcenters, must remain free <strong>of</strong> health care waste <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rgarbage. Maintaining a clean environment where pharmaceuticals<strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r health supplies are stored will reduce<strong>the</strong> number <strong>of</strong> pests—insects <strong>and</strong> rodents—<strong>and</strong> reduce <strong>the</strong>number <strong>of</strong> people, including children, who may be injuredby used medical equipment or discarded medicines.Check with local <strong>of</strong>ficials about laws that pertain to healthcare waste management <strong>and</strong> environmental protection be<strong>for</strong>einstituting a disposal technique.Plan storage, transportation, <strong>and</strong> disposal techniques thatare practical <strong>and</strong> simple. Monitor disposal practices on aregular, frequent basis.583
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