Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Guidance Document: Proper Decontamination, Storage, Transport and Disposal of Disposable Non-Sharp Metal Instruments | Clearinghouse on Male Circumcision

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This document offers guidance on the safe use, storage and disposal of disposable non-sharp metal instruments used to provide voluntary medical male circumcision. It is part of the PEPFAR guide to best practices in VMMC site operations.

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Type: Document

Year of publication: 2012

Resource topic: Programme management tools and guidelines, Safety

Resource type: Guide

Organization: SCMS

Tags: vmmc instruments, instrument handling, sharps, needles, waste management. health care waste management