Hanz Atia, Associate for Policy & Programs at the Product Stewardship Institute, will discuss approaches to safe medical sharps disposal the OMSDC has implemented in Oklahoma and includes an overview of existing sharps take-back infrastructure in the United States.
The Oklahoma Meds and Sharps Disposal Committee (OMSDC) is a coalition of professionals working on a statewide solution for the safe disposal of medical sharps and leftover pharmaceuticals for Oklahoma residents. Medical sharps, such as needles, syringes, and lancets, are used for a variety of conditions but home-generated sharps waste is not typically regulated, and improper disposal can be hazardous to community health.
Oklahoma Public Health Association 121 NE 52nd Street, Ste. 260 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 405-605-2099 opha@opha.net
