{"id":3074,"date":"2017-02-10T16:00:09","date_gmt":"2017-02-10T16:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.redbags.com\/?p=3074"},"modified":"2017-02-03T20:07:21","modified_gmt":"2017-02-03T20:07:21","slug":"improper-medical-waste-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redbags.com\/improper-medical-waste-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"Improper Medical Waste Packaging: What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are some of the improper ways that facilities can be caught red-handed when it comes to medical waste packaging?<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Medical waste packaging and labeling is the responsibility of the waste-generating facility itself. Packaging includes sharps containers, biohazard containers, red bags, and reusable containers. Failure to comply with safe containment is not only an environmental issue, but a community health issue that can come with hefty fines. What are some of the improper ways facilities can be caught red-handed when it comes to medical waste packaging?<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you know how to tie a <\/b>red bag<\/a><\/span><\/span>?<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

You can\u2019t just tie a red bag up like a bow and call it a day. Red bags must be securely closed to prevent the contents from escaping. If you can hold it upside down and it doesn\u2019t leak, then you\u2019ve done it correctly. To tie a red bag, use an overhand knot, a zip tie, or a twist tie. Seal the red bag with a minimum of entrapped air.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t overfill that <\/b>sharps container<\/a><\/span><\/span>!<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

As with any package, one must not overfill! The FDA recommends facilities fill sharps containers only \u00be full to prevent injury. Overflowing sharps containers put healthcare workers at risk because they can accidentally get stuck with a needle from an unknown source.<\/span><\/p>\n

Improper labeling <\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

There are specific federal markings required for hazardous waste, including the biohazard symbol, \u201cthis-side-up\u201d arrows, signs that dictate regulated medical waste, all of which must be present and clearly visible. There are also state regulations on properly labeling as well. Improperly labeling containers poses a risk to staff, patients, and the community, and can result in penalties and fines for non-compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical waste cannot share receptacles!<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Common sense tells us that sharps do not belong in a regular trash receptacle, but you\u2019d be surprised that there are still facilities whose staff improperly dispose of infectious waste. Sharps go in a sharps container, whereas red bag waste should contain anything that is infectious biological material, including blood and blood products, cultures, and culture stocks. The higher risk a type of infectious waste poses to human, the higher standard of container you need.<\/span><\/p>\n

Failure to comply with government regulations as they pertains to medical waste disposal can be a confusing and costly experience. Let Red Bags take the guesswork out of it for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact us<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><\/span>today.<\/p>\n

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