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Improperly disposing of medical waste can cause the following diseases As a healthcare professional or provider, you know how important it is to properly dispose of medical waste—but did you know that when improperly handled, biomedical waste could cause several diseases? The World Health Organization has reported that the pathogens that exist within medical waste…

Key Considerations for safety As we near the end of Hurricane season all of us would like to breathe a sigh of relief. And while this year was not an easy one, it’s comforting to know that we’ll soon be closing the books on the season and can look forward to the holidays. But after…

Most common violations in healthcare facilities If you’re the one tasked with managing the disposal of medical waste in a healthcare facility, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your organization follows the regulations mandated by your state. Because there are many different rules and OSHA guidelines, remaining compliant can be a confusing task, and many…

Facts & Best Practices for Veterinary Waste Veterinary clinics and pet hospitals are faced with many of the same regulations as medical practices when it comes to properly disposing of waste materials. As the owner of your practice, or the manager responsible for handling waste disposal, understanding and abiding by all the state and federal…

Managing it safely and in compliance Just like all medical waste, there are specific requirements, safety procedures and compliance issues related to Chemotherapy waste. For clinics, treatments centers and other healthcare providers, it’s critical to maintain safe practices when providing chemotherapy to patients to ensure that any waste is disposed of properly—read on to learn…

What you need to know to protect yourself & your family. Fall is in the air and soon, we’ll be welcoming the holiday season. But it’s also the time of year when the flu rears its ugly head—threatening to infect you and those you love. When it comes to influenza, the word itself causes concern,…

The facts about funeral medical waste disposal   As a professional who owns or works in a funeral home, you may not give medical waste a whole lot of thought. But the fact is, the proper disposal of bio hazardous waste will not only ensure that your organization is compliant with industry regulations, but also,…

As an employer, here’s what you need to know. Whether your team consists of 10 or 10,000, if you have employees, the proper disposal of sharps (needles, syringes, lancets and any other sharp items used to inject medication) is something to be concerned about. And if you’re thinking this issue only affects those in the…

What to look for You’re busy and so is your medical facility. And when it comes to the waste that’s produced on a daily basis, it adds up. While you and your team are always on top of disposing the right items into the right containers, it’s often not until something goes wrong that you…

Preventing injury and illness in your dental practice As a dental provider, your patient’s health is of the utmost importance—and clearly the focus of what you do every day. Ensuring that you’re following the proper procedures when it comes to disposing of your waste is an important facet to keeping your patients and your staff…