Where should used gloves be disposed of to maintain infection control?

Where should used gloves be disposed of to maintain infection control?

• A. In a lined trash can
• B. In a general trash can
• C. In a recycling bin
• D. In a designated waste container

Answer: (D)

Used gloves are contaminated PPE and must be disposed of in a designated waste container to maintain infection control. This ensures the gloves don’t end up in regular trash or recycling streams where they could spread germs or expose others. A designated waste container is specifically designed to hold infectious waste and is labeled and kept closed or sealed until proper removal, reducing the risk of exposure for staff and clients. Regular lined trash cans, general trash, or recycling bins are not equipped to handle infectious materials and are inappropriate for used gloves.

Used gloves are contaminated PPE and must be disposed of in a designated waste container to maintain infection control. This ensures the gloves don’t end up in regular trash or recycling streams where they could spread germs or expose others. A designated waste container is specifically designed to hold infectious waste and is labeled and kept closed or sealed until proper removal, reducing the risk of exposure for staff and clients. Regular lined trash cans, general trash, or recycling bins are not equipped to handle infectious materials and are inappropriate for used gloves.