This quality improvement project explored the issue of improper disposal of medical waste produced by anesthesia team members in operating rooms (ORs) and the negative impact this has on healthcare’s contribution to environmental waste production.
Details
Title
Reducing anesthesia related regulated medical waste: a quality improvement study
Creator
Armstrong, Luke : Oregon Health and Science University Chang, Alivia : Oregon Health and Science University Hunsaker, Rachel : Oregon Health and Science University
Contributor
Adamczyk, Mikelle Chair (Oregon Health and Science University) Righter, Jason Other (Oregon Health and Science University)
Meeting Name
ORANA Annual Conference, Oregon Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 2023-11-17