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Chelsea Brasell
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I apologize in advance if this has already been asked and I missed it. 1. Is anyone excluding staff members based on waivers for reproductive/pregnancy related risk if it is not applicable to that staff remember? 2. For small facilities (especially those that do not administer antineoplastics) how are you disposing of PPE and needles/vials/tubing. Are you providing bins in each patient room? We are looking at providing hazardous sharps disposal bins for needles/vials and separate hazardous containers for PPE only in designated areas, but there has been concern related to the nursing staff having to leave the room with their PPE on and carrying supplies for disposal. Thanks in advance!