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• Larger dressings should be removed using gloved hands and placed into a leakproof bag. <br /> Small plastic bags are available as a"dressing change bag"that can be used at the bedside. <br /> This bag can be used for the old dressing, gloves,and other trash from the dressing change <br /> procedure. <br /> • Any dressing containing liquid or semi-liquid blood or other potentially infectious material <br /> that could be released if compressed or is caked with dried blood or other potentially <br /> infectious material capable of releasing these materials during handling will be disposed of <br /> as regulated waste. <br /> • Gloves must be worn when changing dressings and/or handling items contaminated with <br /> blood/body fluids and/or other regulated waste. <br /> IV Tubing <br /> All IV Tubing will be considered regulated waste and handled appropriately. <br /> Outside Contamination <br /> If outside contamination of the regulated waste container occurs,it shall be placed in a second <br /> container that is: <br /> • Closable <br /> • Constructed to contain all contents and prevent leakage of fluids during handling, storage, <br /> transport, or shipping. <br /> • Labeled or color-coded <br /> • Closed prior to removal to prevent spillage or protrusion of contents during handling, <br /> storage,transport, or shipping <br /> Regulations on Disposal <br /> Disposal of all regulated waste shall be in accordance with applicable regulations on federal, state, <br /> and local authorities. <br /> State—Specific Requirements <br /> Indicate below any state-specific requirements that differ from federal regulations concerning <br /> disposal of regulated waste: <br /> Version#: I Page 4 of 5 <br />