§ 212-16. Disposal of medical waste.  


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  • A. 
    Needles, syringes, scalpels, intravenous tubing with needles attached, liquid or material exposed to bodily fluids shall be disposed of in a waste container that is constructed to prevent injury to those persons involved in waste collection and/or disposal.
    B. 
    Needles, syringes, scalpels and intravenous tubing with needles attached shall be rendered useless by breaking the needle, syringe, scalpel and/or intravenous tubing with needles attached prior to disposal in an appropriate waste container.
    C. 
    Medical waste, as defined in the Medical Waste Regulatory Act, MCLA 333.13801 et seq., shall be disposed of pursuant to the procedures and requirements set forth in said Act.