Puns aside, considering a role within NHS waste management isn’t a rubbish career move…

What would you say if we told you there’s a tool to help you navigate waste management?

Clinical waste refers to a specific category of waste produced in healthcare settings such as hospitals, health clinics, dental practices, and research labs.

This type of waste poses a risk of infection, disease, or harm to anyone who comes into contact with it.

How can you be sure if waste is infectious or non-infectious?

Where do hospital-acquired infections come from? The obvious answer is hospitals… But what about the most common sources within the healthcare environment?

Editor’s note: This post was originally published in October 2021 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.