Disposing of Medical Waste in the Home

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-DISMWH

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Identify regulated medical waste items in the home.
Explain how to handle and dispose of medical waste in the home.

Outline:
Section 1: Medical Waste

Identifying Medical Waste

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Medical Waste Management

Medical Waste

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

 

Subject Matter Expert: Sherry D. Haszto, MSN, RN

Sherry is a nursing professional with over 22 years of experience. She has earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Randolph Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Her background includes work in oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, healthcare education, nursing consultation, performance improvement, and quality assurance. Sherry is committed to supporting patient care and healthcare education, focusing on enhancing patient outcomes and maintaining quality standards in all aspects of her work.
 

Reviewer: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N.

Jennifer has over 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. She is certified as an OASIS Specialist- Clinical (COS-C) and is a Curriculum Designer in post-acute care for Relias. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993 and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing, “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.”

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.