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How to Avoid Red Bag Waste Violations
By Dawn Connelly |
Key Strategies to Ensure You Are Compliant Proper medical waste disposal is crucial to maintaining a safe and compliant facility. Red bag waste or regulated medical waste, requires special handling to ensure the safety of healthcare workers, patients, the community and the environment. Violations in red bag waste disposal can result in hefty fines and…
Read More Medical Waste: Are You A Large Quantity Generator?
By Dawn Connelly |
Know Your EPA Category to Ensure Compliant Disposal When it comes to medical waste, healthcare facilities are categorized by the amount of waste they generate– an important component to proper disposal of hazardous waste. These categories establish the mandates and regulations for proper collection, storage and disposal of all waste generated, so it’s crucial for…
Read More The Dangers of Improper Medical Waste Disposal
By Dawn Connelly |
Irresponsible Disposal Puts Public Health at Risk Medical waste by its very nature can be dangerous to anyone that comes in contact with it. But when it’s improperly disposed of, the risks become much greater, especially to public health and the environment. All organizations who generate medical waste of any kind are responsible for disposing…
Read More Medical Waste From Ambulatory Centers
By Dawn Connelly |
Types of Waste & Proper Disposal Ambulatory centers provide a vital service to their communities, offering outpatient services, including surgeries that allow patients to avoid overnight stays in hospitals. In addition, these centers often provide a more comfortable, calm environment and lower out of pocket costs. But just like hospitals and other healthcare facilities, Ambulatory…
Read More Preventing Medical Waste Contamination
By Dawn Connelly |
Mitigate The Risks By Following These Steps Healthcare facilities and related organizations around the world generate medical waste that unlike any other type of waste, must be properly disposed of. Medical Waste, by its very nature, can be dangerous to society, the environment and wildlife because it can contain infectious pathogens, bacteria, viruses and parasites.…
Read More What Must Be Recorded on OSHA Injury & Illness Reports?
By Dawn Connelly |
What Employers Need To Know To Remain Compliant In addition to understanding and following all the regulations related to medical waste storage and disposal and workplace safety, businesses must abide by OSHA mandates when it comes to reporting illnesses and injuries that occur at the workplace. According to OSHA standard 29 CFR Part 1904, employers…
Read More Sharps Safety In Florida Universities
By Dawn Connelly |
How Educational Institutions Can Promote Safe Disposal School is back in session across Florida and with that comes the need to ensure that students, faculty and staff who need to use injectables for medication have a safe resource for disposal. Millions of people use sharps for self-medication of a variety of medical conditions including diabetes,…
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Florida Hospitals:
Best Practices for Compliance
By Dawn Connelly |
Implement These Key Steps Hospitals, just like every other medical organization, must have a compliance program in place to avoid regulatory violations which often result in hefty fines, a decrease in patient satisfaction and blows to their bottom line. Here’s a quick guide on the best practices for promoting compliance in your Florida hospital. 1.…
Read More Best Practices for Disposing of Infectious Waste
By Dawn Connelly |
Proper Handling & Disposal Are Essential Medical facilities around the United States must adhere to state and federal regulations when it comes to handling, storage and disposal of infectious waste in order to prevent the spread of infection and to remain compliant. Following the recommended best practices is crucial to avoid violation and possible fines.…
Read More Are You Ready for an OSHA Inspection?
By Dawn Connelly |
What to Expect & How to Be Prepared Because it’s common for an inspection to take place without any advanced notice, it’s crucial to remain in compliance with OSHA regulations at all times. Understanding and enforcing the mandates set forth for the healthcare industry is key– and it can only help ensure that when an…
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