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What’s the Difference? Medical waste from chemotherapy, just as all other medical waste, has specific requirements when it comes to storage and disposal. With that in mind, it’s important to know the difference between the two types of waste generated from chemotherapy–trace and bulk. What is Trace Chemotherapy Waste? Trace chemotherapy waste is any item…

And Why Is Proper Disposal Important? Biohazardous waste, also known as infectious waste, is any waste that contains potentially infectious pathogens or agents and can be in liquid or solid form as well as on items used for medical procedures/treatments. Because of its ability to cause infection, illness and even death to people and wildlife…

Best Practices for Proper Disposal Urgent care centers have become more popular over the last few decades, providing care to patients who are in need of immediate care with a non-life threatening illness or injury. They are often where people go when they are suffering with flu or viral symptoms, minor cuts or injuries, broken…

Why safe disposal is crucial The opioid crisis continues in the United States, and with it, so does the need for proper disposal of controlled substances. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported in 2020 that approximately 60 million people misused prescription drugs and used illicit drugs. Misuse of controlled substances are sometimes…

Top Benefits for Your Medical Facility As a medical waste generator, your facility is responsible for safely disposing of all waste and remaining compliant with local, state and federal compliance laws. Improper disposal can not only pose a risk to people, animals and the environment, it can also lead to violations and lofty fines which…

Safe Storage & Disposal Chemotherapy waste is considered to be one of the most dangerous of the hazardous waste categories. This is simply because the drugs used in chemotherapy are designed to kill living cells and therefore, any waste can be toxic. Proper disposal is crucial because mistakes can lead to long term health risks…

Top Errors in the Disposal Process We all make mistakes. But when it comes to medical waste disposal, errors can be dangerous to people, animals and the environment, not to mention cause your facility to incur violations and fines. Here’s a look at the most common mistakes that people make during the medical waste disposal…

Top Priorities For Safe Disposal Pharmaceuticals are used by millions of people on a daily basis and are distributed by pharmacies, physicians, dentists, hospitals and other similar facilities. And while they are an important part of many medical treatments and can save lives, these drugs can do great harm, even cause death if they are…

Why Is it Important? Any organization that generates medical waste must have a compliance and safety training program. It’s vital to ensure that your facility remains compliant, but also that all staff members who handle, store, manage or dispose of waste are doing so properly. Training helps reduce the risk of injury and illness among…

Top Ways to Ensure Safety & Compliance Just like other medical facilities, your dental practice generates medical waste that must be managed, stored and disposed of properly to ensure compliance with OSHA mandates and to keep your staff and patients safe. Here are a few top ways to safely dispose of your waste while remaining…