by I Advance Senior Care Your drug disposal habits
How does your facility dispose of unused drugs?
Comments:
-Crush pills and mix with water and kitty litter.
-Crush and mix w/used cat litter, then dispose of in trash.
-Sharps containers.
-We crush the medication and then place it in a small bag of coffee grounds, which is then disposed of.
-Biohazard waste.
-What are the requirements?
Agree with the poll’s majority opinion? Discuss your facility’s procedure in the comments below.
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