Infectious Medical Waste
The WSMA supports the development of effective infectious waste
management. (Res 52, C-90) (Reaffirmed A-23)
The WSMA supports legislation placing the regulation of infectious medical
waste under the direction of the Department of Health with implementation
where feasible by local health departments. (Res 53, C-90) (Reaffirmed
A-23)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services