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Why Every Healthcare Organization Must Understand The Distinction Hazardous and biohazardous waste are common types of medical waste generated by healthcare facilities of all kinds. Proper disposal of these types of waste, just like all other categories, is crucial for the safety of healthcare workers, patients, and the environment. And while these medical waste terms…

How Medical Facilities Must Handle & Dispose of Them In hospitals and medical facilities illicit drugs patches are a crucial tool in managing pain, giving patients pain relief in a variety of situations, specifically for patients who are experiencing severe, chronic pain. However, improper disposal of these patches can cause serious risks to staff, patients,…

Understanding the Risks of Improper Medical Waste Disposal in Florida All healthcare organizations, whether a physician’s office, clinic or hospital are tasked with proper disposal of medical waste. This is not just because of federal, state and local laws, but also to ensure the protection of public health and the safety of the community. In…

How to Properly Remove Biohazardous Waste Safely and Within Compliance Proper disposal of biohazardous waste is vital in hospitals to ensure the safety of patients, healthcare staff and the environment. The dangers of mishandling this type of waste include contamination, spread of infections and non-compliance with regulatory standards, which can lead to lofty penalties. What…

How To Safely Dispose of It Healthcare facilities that generate medical waste must understand the dangers of all types of waste and how to collect, manage and dispose of them. This includes category A waste, a type of medical waste that can cause serious illness, injury or even death if it is mishandled and improperly…

Why is it Essential for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities? Hospitals and healthcare facilities are tasked with ensuring the safety and health of both staff and patients. In addition to other safety protocols, a Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) is a key component. These types of programs are designed to protect healthcare workers from respiratory dangers that…

What Are the Different Types of Medical Waste and How to Safely Dispose of Them Just like other healthcare facilities, dental practices generate a variety of hazardous medical waste. Proper handling, storage and disposal of these dental wastes is crucial to protect the patients, employees and the environment. Here’s a guide on the different types…

Understanding Regulations & Safety Concerns Tattoo artists and owners of tattoo shops offer a variety of services to their customers; many, in addition to providing body art, offer body piercings as well. Because these services require the use of various types of medical instruments and materials, it’s imperative that owners and artists understand the regulations…

What Are the Ramifications of Improper Disposal? Whether a physician’s office, veterinarian, hospital or other healthcare facility, proper disposal of medical waste is crucial. Understanding the different categories of medical waste, how they must be categorized and segregated, collected and stored is key to ensuring compliance and the safety of your staff, your patients and…