[mark@VICIPS.COM.AU Subject: Re: Disposal of waste from Rapid antigen testing station in health care setting In-Reply-To:]

Hi Peta

EPA has concise guidance on this https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/about-epa/news-media-and-updates/coronavirus/managing-coronavirus-waste-from-a-workplace#how-to-dispose-of-coronavirus-waste-from-clinical-facilities

RATs need to discarded in clinical waste. PPE that does not meet the criteria for clinical waste is disposed of in general waste

Regards

Mark Rigby

Infection Prevention Consultant. B.Pharm.

Victorian Infection Prevention Services (VICIPS)

Hi all, posting this on behalf of a member:

Good Morning,

Just reaching out does anyone have a guideline on disposal of waste from Rapid antigen testing station in health care setting? I have checked online and different sites are indicating different directives. Clinical waste disposal versus general waste and non-touch bins etc.

Thankyou in advance.

Kind Regards

Peta Kobiolke

National Infection Prevention and Control Lead and Clinical Advisor

Aveo Group | Risk & Assurance | Aveo Melbourne Office
M 0436 631 214 | E peta.kobiolke@aveo.com.au |
Suite 4 Level 1/ 20 Cato Street, Hawthorn East, VIC, 3124

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