HealthTexas
Sorting out medical waste
Abstract
Medical waste is part of the larger issue of solid waste disposal facing America today. Its management often elicits deep fears and concerns among the public. The reality is that medical waste poses few health risks and many hospitals may be using more caution than actually necessary to protect the public. For a variety of reasons, however, waste disposal is presenting hospital managers with an unprecedented challenge.
Source and rights
Published by HealthTexas, 1991. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Published
- 1991
- Applies to
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- HealthTexas
- PubMed
- 10112946
- Added to Prognia
- 16 July 2026




