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Do You Know the Rules on Chemotherapy Waste Disposal? Chemotherapy waste, just like other medical waste, is unique in the way it should be handled and disposed of. Medical facilities, hospitals and treatment centers need to know and follow local and federal guidelines and mandates to remain compliant and to avoid costly fines. Here are…

If You Generate Medical Waste, Here’s What You Need to Know As a healthcare provider or medical facility, in addition to taking care that your patients and staff are staying healthy and well, you are also faced with the task of implementing protocols to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. And, with flu season nearing,…

Here’s the Training Everyone Handling Medical Waste Must Have Anyone who’s handling or exposed to medical waste in your organization is required by law to take the proper compliance training courses and any updates or follow up training. Making this training a priority is key to ensuring that your facility remains compliant and also to…

Why This Season’s Flu Shot Is More Important Than Ever The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone’s life in many different ways, and one very important impact is the decrease in routine medical care visits. The fear of exposure and infection has caused many people to stay clear of their doctor’s office and to put off…

Here’s What You Need to Know Healthcare workers are perhaps the most at risk for any infectious diseases and now, as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring they have the correct face coverings is a key step in mitigating health risks. What’s the Difference Between Surgical Masks and N95 Respirators? Surgical masks are…

Will Universities Be a New Epicenter for the Virus? Student athletes around the country have begun returning to college campuses to start training for their upcoming seasons and universities are preparing to welcome back tens of thousands of students in just a few weeks. In early July, there were several outbreaks among coaches, athletes and…

Controlling & Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 As with many other businesses, dental practices have begun seeing patients again, many on a limited basis and based on the need of the patient. But just like restaurants who are being told to maintain social distancing and capacity levels, dental offices need to follow the guidelines of…

What You Need to Know as the Pandemic Continues The COVID-19 pandemic has not only ravaged the world, it has devastated our seniors, taking the lives of tens of thousands of those over the age of 65. Now, as many businesses begin to reopen, nursing homes and long term care facilities are faced with challenges…

What You Need to Know Before You Do Antibody testing is the newest topic we all keep hearing about as it applies to the COVID-19 pandemic. While there’s tons of information circulating out there, many people are wondering what all the buzz is about—do we need this test to return to work or school? Will…

Top Ways to Prep Your Facility & Staff Medical facilities around the United States were mandated to halt optional surgeries and procedures throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. Now that restrictions are slowly being relaxed, it’s important to ensure that you have the proper protocols in place to keep your patients and your staff safe and prevent…