Archive for April 2017
Residue from Medicines Found in Hudson River
Detectable amounts of certain pharmaceuticals in the Hudson River remind us why proper medication disposal is important for the environment and community health. Earlier this month, scientists have begun taking samples from the Hudson River in New York as part of a larger study to test just how much medication is present in our waterways.…
Read MoreKentucky Medical Waste Requirements
A look at medical waste requirements in the state of Kentucky. Over the last several weeks, we’ve taken a close look at medical waste regulations in different states across America, and while all have had similar requirements for disposal and storage, many have had different provisions in their waste management records. Kentucky doesn’t actually have…
Read MoreRed Bags Is a Member of the Medical Waste Management Association: What Does This Mean For You?
Why our Medical Waste Management Association affiliation is important for you, too. Being part of a professional association comes with a host of benefits, but one that is generally the same across all is the ability to enhance services for the consumer. For Red Bags, nothing could be truer, which is why we are proud…
Read MoreKansas Medical Waste Requirements
A look at medical waste regulations in the state of Kansas. Kansas medical waste disposal regulations are governed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Medical waste is defined by the state as “solid waste materials which are potentially capable of causing disease or injury and which are generated in connection with human or…
Read More3 Ways to Save On Medical Waste Removal
Need to save on medical waste removal? Make sure you’re doing this… Part of managing medical waste is managing a budget, and while the services you’re paying for may seem clear-cut, there are some costly missteps that could lead to overpayment by way of fines. These surprise items are not something one can prepare for…
Read MoreIowa Medical Waste Requirements
A look at medical waste regulations in the state of Iowa. Medical waste management in the state of Iowa is regulated under the state’s solid waste program, and infectious waste is considered “special waste.” Of course, special waste is rather broad in Iowa; this pertains to waste that cannot be put into a landfill, at…
Read MoreHIPAA and Medical Waste: What’s the Rule?
Personal health information exists on specimen cups and IV bags. Are these covered as PHI under HIPAA? Protecting sensitive information is important, particularly in the healthcare industry. Medical records are full of data that would be an identity thief’s dream come true; names, addresses, social security numbers, health plan information, and so much more. The…
Read MoreIndiana Medical Waste Requirements
A look at medical waste regulations in the state of Indiana. Indiana’s medical waste disposal regulations are managed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and regulated under both the Department of Health’s (DOH) infectious waste regulations and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s (IDEM) solid waste regulations. Like all states, Indiana has stringent requirements…
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