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Are Reusable Sharps Containers Clean?
Ever wonder if reusable sharps containers are safe? Here’s how they’re sanitized.
Read MoreTraveling with Sharps This Holiday Season? Here is What You Need to Know
Traveling with sharps and other medical necessities doesn’t have to be stressful during the holidays. Check out these tips for easily transporting your medications and sharps.
Read MoreCan Hazardous Pharmaceuticals Stay in a Used Syringe in a Sharps Container?
Do you know how to properly dispose of used sharps that contain hazardous pharmaceutical matter in the syringe? Head over to our blog for the answer.
Read MoreDisposal of Sharps That Contain Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste
Here is a run down of key regulations for disposing of hazardous pharmaceutical waste, per the federal guidelines.
Read MoreWhy Reusable Sharps Containers Should be Used for Chemotherapy
Health facilities are being urged to switch to reusable sharps containers over throw away bags and disposable containers.
Read MoreTalking Sharps Disposal on American Diabetes Association Alert Day
Proper care and handling of sharps are critical to prevent needlestick injuries and blood-borne diseases from spreading. Celebrate American Diabetes Association Alert Day with sharps disposal education.
Read MoreWhat are the key sharps regulations?
Here is a review of key recommendations from the FDA for sharps disposal.
Read MoreMedical Waste Segregation Series: Red Sharps Containers vs. Red Bags
Learn the difference between red bags and red sharps containers as part of our medical waste segregation series.
Read MoreThanksgiving Travel: Tips for Safe Sharps Disposal
Here are some tips and safeguards that will help make your Thanksgiving travel plans a breeze. Thanksgiving is one of the most traveled holidays of the year. This year, AAA is predicting that 54 million Americans will hit the road to gather with family and friends and share in the festive meal. For those who…
Read MoreHow to Properly Dispose of Narcan/Naxolone Sharps
In 2016, drug overdoses killed 63,632 Americans according to the CDC and that number is steadily climbing. While the epidemic is being fought across the nation to stop drug use and overdoses, there is some hope thanks to Naxolone (Narcan) which can stop an overdose caused by an opioid drug as it is happening. This…
Read MoreTips for At-Home Sharps Disposal on World Diabetes Day
Here are tips for at-home sharps disposal in light of World Diabetes Day. Diabetes is a disease that affects individuals and families across the world. The condition, which includes poor response to food and glucose use for energy, is becoming more prevalent today and advocacy to bring awareness and education on the issue is increasing.…
Read MoreICYMI: Pet Sharps Waste, Public Disposal of Sharps Waste, and More
Here’s what you missed on the Red Bags blog this month. Sharps Waste for Pets: How to Dispose of Sharps Safely Pet owners with diabetic cats or dogs give daily injections. They accumulate used needles and syringes quickly and should not just toss them in the trash, which can put other people at risk. According…
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