A 3958
Requires DOH and DEP to develop best practices, and certain health care providers to develop plan, concerning medical waste management.
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Bill overview
This bill requires the New Jersey Departments of Health and Environmental Protection to create best practices for managing medical waste in hospitals and medical offices. It also mandates that hospitals and medical offices develop written plans outlining procedures for proper waste sorting, the use of personal protective equipment, and accurate waste identification. The goal is to protect public health and the environment.
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Shanique Speight
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