How Do I Dispose of Soiled Dressing

Bandages put out to be used with a patient and bandages that are taken off of a patient must be properly thrown away due to the potential for contamination. How do you dispose of them – You can dispose of these items by placing them in a closable red Biohazard bag.

How do you properly dispose of a soiled dressing bandage?

We also recommend that: • Soiled bandages, • Disposable sheets, and • Medical gloves be placed in securely fastened plastic bags before you put them in the garbage can with your other trash.

When handling contaminated dressings you must?

You must wear protective gloves when handling waste. Also, cover your body as much as possible. This is especially important if you have any open wounds (even a tiny cut on your hand could be enough for entry). Properly dress wounds with sterile plasters or bandages.