Poor sanitation is a major cause of infection.
CERT medical operations personnel can maintain sanitary conditions by:
Controlling the disposal of bacterial sources (e.g., soiled exam gloves, dressings, etc.)
Putting waste products in plastic bags, tying off the bags, and marking them as medical waste. Keep medical waste separate from other trash, and dispose of it as hazardous waste.
Burying human waste. Select a burial site away from the operations area and mark the burial site for later cleanup.
