Pharmaceutical Waste
Reducing Medical Waste and Making It More Sustainable
Did you know that you can make significant improvements in your medical waste generation rate by simply implementing an education and training program focused on proper segregation? What percentage of your waste is considered medical waste? If your numbers are on the higher side, you may be classifying your waste incorrectly.
Read MoreMedical Waste Pollution in the U.S.
Exactly how much pollution occurs in the U.S. is unknown, but minimizing what is incinerated is the goal for healthcare facilities. Believe it or not, medical waste removal and disposal is still a rather new topic considering the hundreds of years behind medical treatments and innovation. We started realizing the need for proper medical waste…
Read MoreBloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
What are bloodborne pathogens and why did OSHA create a formal standard to deal with the hazards? What are bloodborne pathogens and why did OSHA create a formal standard to deal with the hazards? Bloodborne pathogens are an occupational hazard for healthcare workers and other employees who may be exposed to blood and other potentially…
Read MoreMedical Waste Environmental Series: Packaging Your Medical Waste for Disposal
Medical waste packaging for pickup and transport is an important part of the disposal process. Here are some fast facts and tips. On-site management of regulated medical waste is a multi-pronged issue, as there are state and federal regulations, all of which cover packaging, disposal, handling, and removal. Many states require that facilities that deal…
Read MoreDental Medical Waste: Amalgam Disposal
Dental amalgam disposal and storage is governed by a stringent set of laws. Part of a dentist’s job is emphasizing preventative care: brushing teeth twice a day, regular flossing, and visiting the dental chair twice a year for professional cleanings and checkups. Beyond basic care, dentists also perform fillings, many made up of amalgam. By…
Read MoreFebruary Blog Round-Up: Medi-spas, Barbershops, and Tattoo Parlors
Here’s what you missed this month on the Red Bags blog.
Read MoreMedical Waste Requirements for Medical Spas and Technicians: Laser Hair Removal
While performed in a spa-setting, laser hair removal is actually considered a medical procedure. Here’s what medical spas need to know. Laser hair removal is a popular medical spa treatment to help clients remove unwanted hair because of its long-lasting effects. While performed in a spa-setting, laser hair removal is actually considered a medical procedure…
Read MoreBotox, Dysport, and Medical Spa Injectables: Compliance Under Medical Waste Laws
Botox or Dysport, which are designed to treat lines and wrinkles, are most certainly considered medical waste. Here’s why.
Read MoreMedical Spas: What OSHA, HIPAA, and Medical Waste Requirements Say
While not your typical spa, med spas offer a place for rejuvenation and relaxation with a little bit more. These facilities are held to the same laws of any other medical waste generator, and here’s why…
Read MoreAre Soiled Linens Considered Medical Waste?
Sharps, surgical instruments, and red bag waste are all held to the same laws for medical waste disposal, but what about soiled linens? Medical waste segregation and using properly marked containers is not only good practice, it’s economical and leads to less waste. Medical waste segregation deals with sharps waste, red bag waste, and general…
Read MoreWe’ve Answered Our Clients’ Most Often-asked Questions About Medical Waste
This month, we answered some of the top questions from the medical waste community on our Red Bags blog. Medical professionals have made healthcare their business, and often must handle and deal with a variety of medical waste, but we still get some questions about the more obscure laws and disposal practices in the industry.…
Read MorePress Release: Code Red Merges With Red Bags
The Red Bags/Code Red merger offers unmatched local presence in New York City, while providing greater integration of services. Red Bags, one of New York’s leading medical waste disposal companies, today announced its merger with Code Red. This transaction fills a need in the current healthcare medical waste disposal system, and presents a unique opportunity…
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