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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…
Read More What is Pathological Waste?
By Dawn Connelly |
And How to Dispose of It Properly Understanding and being able to properly identify different types of medical waste is crucial for all healthcare facilities. It’s an important part of the process of safe handling, storage and disposal and key to ensuring compliance. Pathological waste is one category of medical waste that can sometimes be…
Read More What Are the Effects of Medical Waste Pollution?
By Dawn Connelly |
And How You Can Help Prevent Them Medical waste that’s improperly disposed of can have dangerous effects on the environment, community and all of its inhabitants, humans and animals alike. Medical professionals are tasked with understanding these effects and how to prevent them. Health Risks Medical waste can carry microorganisms that can in turn spread…
Read More How to Safely Dispose of Sharps at Home
By Dawn Connelly |
Steps To Take To Prevent Injury & Illness If you’re one of the millions of people who need to use sharps and other similar materials at home for medical reasons, it’s important to understand how to safely dispose of them. Improper disposal of needles, lancets and sharps can result in illness and injury and pose…
Read More Grow Room Waste
By Dawn Connelly |
How to Properly Dispose of It As states across the country continue to legalize marijuana, both medical and recreational, cannabis businesses are tasked with understanding the local laws and federal mandates to ensure they are in compliance, as well as to protect people and the environment from any risks associated with accidental exposure. Here’s a…
Read More Medical Waste from Dialysis Centers
By Dawn Connelly |
Best Practices for Safe Storage & Disposal Just like hospitals, surgery centers and other healthcare facilities, dialysis centers are tasked with safe handling, storing and disposal of medical waste. In the process of treating patients with a variety of kidney disorders, these centers generate several kinds of waste that can be dangerous to staff, patients…
Read More Medical Waste Disposal in South Florida
By Dawn Connelly |
Types of Waste Medical Waste Companies Handle Medical waste disposal companies provide a variety of services to many different types of organizations and facilities that generate medical waste. Because disposal is heavily regulated by local, state and federal compliance mandates, it’s important to choose a reputable provider that is well established and that offers disposal…
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