Prohibition on the Illegal Collection and Transport of Used Face Masks

14:06, 10/07/2024

Recently, the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management issued Official Dispatch No. 263/KCB-DD&KSNK regarding the strengthening of mask usage management in medical examination and treatment facilities.

To enhance infection control in healthcare facilities, Official Dispatch 263 requires healthcare institutions to effectively implement the following contents:

- Strictly implement regulations on infection control, especially the management of medical waste according to Decision 468/QD-BYT;- Ensure sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical masks used within the facility have clear origins and meet the required standards. It is strictly forbidden to illegally collect, transport, transfer used PPE and masks in any form;- Closely coordinate with relevant units in the inspection, monitoring, and supervision of the collection, storage, and transfer of medical waste, especially used PPE and masks. Any violations will result in full legal responsibility.

For details, refer to Official Dispatch 263/KCB-DD&KSNK issued on March 06, 2020.

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