Destroyed medical waste

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-001150",
  "term": "Destroyed medical waste",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "Medical or biohazardous materials that have been treated to render them non-infectious and often unrecognizable, making them safe for disposal. The destruction process must eliminate the potential for disease transmission and prevent environmental contamination, addressing risks of public health hazards and legal liability for the generating facility. Common treatment methods include high-temperature incineration, steam sterilization in an autoclave, or chemical disinfection, which must meet specific state and federal regulatory standards for efficacy.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/destroyed-medical-waste/"
}