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Determining if certain items are hazardous Medical waste seems pretty cut and dry, right? If you work in a health-related profession you’re familiar with sharps, pathogens, blood and other bodily fluid waste. But what about other, more obscure items? Here’s a quick guide to a few that you may not have even considered, but could…

Top facts healthcare providers need to know Tons of bio hazardous waste is disposed of each year from healthcare facilities, treatment centers, surgical centers and other similar organizations. Although state and federal regulations require healthcare professionals to follow mandates when it comes to disposal, continuous training is necessary to ensure that accidents are minimized and…

Safe Disposal E-cigarettes and vape pens are the latest rage—people of all ages across the world are switching from traditional cigarettes to these devices. In fact, stats show that more than 10 million people in America are vaping daily, which equates to one in twenty adults. Because of this, waste management facilities around the United…

Insulin injections & sharps disposal Approximately 1 in every 100 dogs and 1 in every 500 cats over the age of 12 are diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Although it mostly effects older dogs and cats, younger pets can also become afflicted. Just like humans, animals who suffer from this disease are having trouble producing enough…

Preventing deadly consequences Every day in the USA 130 people die from an opioid overdose—enough to deem this nationwide crisis an epidemic. On April 27, 2019, the FDA launched a campaign to spread awareness about the importance of properly disposing of unused opioids and the role that all Americans play in this critical issue. The…

Priorities for your workers As the operator of a medical facility, it’s your responsibility to ensure the safety and welfare of everyone who visits—and everyone who works for you. While patients and others who may come and go on a daily basis are at risk for exposure to infectious materials, your staff faces an even…

Are you at risk? As of this writing, there have been more than 800 people diagnosed with measles in the United States. A disease that was eradicated in the year 2000, measles is highly contagious and presents a potentially serious risk to those who contract it. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the…

What you need to know Medical marijuana is legal in Florida and many other states throughout the country. Doctors and medical providers are prescribing it to treat a host of conditions including chronic pain, cancer, mental and emotional conditions and more. According to research, it will soon become one of the biggest pharmaceutical segments and…

Here’s what you need to know Three people have died in Martin County since March 28 after being infected with Hepatitis A. There have been 19 cases in all in the area as of this writing and according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) any area where there are five or more confirmed cases…

  Here are four things you need to know If your facility is like most dental offices, it’s likely you do more than routine cleanings and exams. Most dental practices also perform surgeries and treatments and therefore generate medical waste just like hospitals and other healthcare related organizations. Because of this, you are mandated under…