Radioactive Medical Waste
Test Your Red Bags Medical Waste IQ!
Health care facilities use various receptacles and collection methods for medical waste and disposal, but each have their own purpose and are all exclusive of one another. The reason for this is because of the health and environmental risks associated with the different types of medical waste. One type of collection method is a red…
Read MoreNew Hampshire Medical Waste Requirements
A look at New Hampshire medical waste requirements. In the state of New Hampshire, medical waste is part of a broader category of infectious waste, which is regulated by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.
Read MoreMedical Waste Classifications: The Basics
How waste is classified will determine how it should be handled and disposed of. Medical care is vital for the health and well being of our society, but the waste generated from medical procedures poses a problem for the natural world. It is imperative that healthcare facilities, as well as other medical waste generators understand…
Read MoreNevada Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Nevada medical waste requirements. In the state of Nevada, medical waste is regulated by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP). The focus of the NDEP is to protect the land, water, and air from contamination, whether it’s from medical waste or other waste products.
Read MoreSharps Fact Sheet
To understand the details of medical waste, you should be familiar with some of the compliance facts, and that includes sharps handling and disposal. Sharps is actually the medical term for a sharp-pointed object that can cut or puncture the skin, and this includes needles, syringes, lancets, auto-injectors, and connection needles. According to the World…
Read MoreNebraska Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Nebraska medical waste requirements. Solid waste in the state of Nebraska is covered by the state’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), however, in its solid waste management regulations, medical waste is not specifically addressed, only defined. That’s not to say the state doesn’t regulate hazardous waste. The only mention of this type…
Read MoreGetting to Know the Common Medical Waste Agencies and Their Roles: CDC, EPA, DOT, OSHA
The alphabet soup of medical waste regulation: why generators need to be familiar with the common medical waste agencies – CDC, EPA, DOT, and OSHA. Whether it’s the federal or local level, there are multiple agencies that regulate medical waste disposal, and for generators, it may just look like a big bowl of alphabet soup.…
Read MoreMontana Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Montana medical waste requirements. Montana medical waste disposal regulations are managed by the state’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and outlines definitions, storage methods, and approved treatment options for medical waste.
Read MoreIncineration vs. Autoclaving
All waste generated by health care activities must be properly treated prior to disposal. There are numerous methods to treat medical waste and render it less hazardous, each with its own set of advantages and liabilities. The proper disposal of medical waste is a multi-pronged issue that is regulated on both the state and federal…
Read MoreMissouri Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Missouri medical waste requirements. Missouri medical waste is managed by the Missouri Department of Health and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Infectious waste is regulated as a non-hazardous solid waste under the Missouri Solid Waste Management Law, whereas the Department of Natural Resources is responsible for regulating all other aspects of…
Read MoreMedical, Hazardous, & Pharmaceutical Waste
Not all wastes are created equal. Know the differences between medical, hazardous, and pharmaceutical wastes. The U.S. is responsible for producing a hopping 220 million tons of waste a year. Because of this, both the government and environmental associations have developed numerous methods of dealing with the problem through waste management. Waste management is a…
Read MoreMississippi Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Mississippi medical waste requirements. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) regulates the management of medical waste, which includes on-site storage and disposal. Many states have very detailed protocols for the disposal and storage of medical waste, however Mississippi has issued a medical waste fact sheet, which only covers the bare basics.…
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