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Best Practices vs. Medical Waste Disposal Laws
Medical facilities shouldn’t rely on the minimum legal standard for medical waste removal, but rather focus on the highest standards for patient and staff safety. A medical waste removal program is designed to adhere to regulatory compliance and follow medical waste disposal laws to the letter. Proper medical waste disposal is also about mitigating risk…
Read MoreWho Is Responsible for Packaging Medical Waste?
Medical waste packaging includes red bags, sharps containers, biohazard containers, and more. But whose responsibility is it to ensure that medical waste goes where it belongs? 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…
Read MoreHow Long Can Sharps and Red Bags Be Stored in Patient Areas in the State of New York?
Exactly how long can you hold onto your stored medical waste in New York State? Medical waste packaging and labeling in a facility that deals with regulated medical waste is the responsibility of the facility itself, and it’s up to managers and staff to follow local and federal compliance laws. Packaging includes sharps containers, biohazard…
Read MoreIs Glass Considered Sharps Waste, Even If It’s Not Broken?
Don’t toss that glass in a red bag. Your glass medical waste belongs in a sharps container. Here’s why. One of the most talked about topics in medical waste removal and disposal is sharps waste. Sharps is actually the medical term for a sharp-pointed object that can cut or puncture the skin, and this includes…
Read MoreCommon Items Found In Medical Waste Containers That Are NOT Medical Waste
Soiled linens. Non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste. Are they really considered medical waste? The process of segregating wastes into the right categories can greatly reduce the volume of regulated medical waste. You wouldn’t put paper trash into red bag waste, nor would you put sharps in a trash receptacle. In these situations, you’re either paying for unnecessary…
Read MoreWyoming Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Wyoming medical waste requirements. The Wyoming Department of Health and Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Solid and Hazardous Waste Division govern the state’s medical waste and disposal regulations, many of which mirror other states. In Wyoming, medical waste refers to any waste generated in the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings…
Read MoreWisconsin Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Wisconsin medical waste requirements. In the state of Wisconsin, medical waste has a few different names. Biohazardous, red bag, and regulated medical waste all refer to waste that is infectious in nature, and it must be segregated from all other waste types. Of course, not all medical waste is produced in a…
Read MoreAdministering the Annual Flu Shot? Here is What You Need to Know about HIPAA’s Privacy Rule
Do you know where and how the personal health information of your patients is being stored? While the seasonal flu can fluctuate year round, the CDC states that flu season can begin as early as October and continue into as late as May. With flu season underway, many are headed to receive their annual flu…
Read MoreWest Virginia Medical Waste Requirements
A look at West Virginia medical waste requirements. West Virginia’s medical waste disposal is managed by the Office of Environmental Health Services Public Health Sanitation Division and outlines the specifics of how generators must treat and dispose of infectious waste. In the state of West Virginia, medical waste is referred to as infectious medical waste…
Read MoreBiomedical Waste, Infectious Waste, Pathological Waste (Oh My!)
Medical waste can be identified by a few different categories, but not all are the same. When it comes to medical waste, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. There are actually several forms of waste that are considered hazardous, and each come with its own unique set of requirements for proper disposal. Whether it’s biomedical (or…
Read MoreWashington Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Washington medical waste requirements. Each of our 50 states have developed rules and implemented regulations for medical waste. The state rules vary to some extent, including terminology, but all are bound to the same federal laws, many of which the states have adopted as their own. Washington’s medical waste disposal regulations are…
Read More5 Reasons We’re Thankful for Modern Medical Waste Practices
If it weren’t for modern medical waste disposal laws, regulations, and technologies, our communities and our environment would be in serious danger. Modern medical waste removal is governed by many laws, so much so that most take for granted just how long it has taken us to arrive at safe and effective medical waste management…
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