LizJohnson86

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1. Disposal of Heparin flushes in the home setting

   LizJohnson86 replied to LizJohnson86's topic in Home Health

   Thanks for the responses! Would you also dispose of a used heparin vial in a regular trash can in the home? I am just curious. I previously worked in the hospital where we disposed these items into the sharps containers.

2. Disposal of Heparin flushes in the home setting

   LizJohnson86 posted a topic in Home Health

   I'm hoping someone can help me with this question. I see a patient daily to flush a double lumen Hickman catheter with Heparin. There are no sharps involved. The sharps containers provided by the infusion company are very small and fill within day...