Defining and Identifying Medical Waste Streams
Are you properly segregating your medical waste? Your medical facility produces several types of waste streams, and you need a full understanding of what goes into each category to make sure they’re handled properly. Regulated medical waste is a catch-all term that covers the items that fall under federal and state disposal regulations. Some regions […]
Is Your IV Clinic Breaking Alabama Waste Disposal Laws?
IV clinics operating in Alabama must meet the same strict medical waste requirements as other facilities. Here is an overview of what is required.
Understanding Sharps and Their Risk
Because of the extremely serious personal, legal, and financial risks associated with them, reducing the incidences of needlesticks, cuts, and punctures from loose sharps is a top priority in medical waste disposal. In addition to federal OSHA program guidelines, Alabama has its own rules and regulations for the management of medical waste disposal, including those […]
Basics of Medical and Hazardous Waste Management for Veterinary Hospitals and Practices
Veterinary care providers must, like healthcare facilities that serve human patients, separate certain types of medical waste for special handling.
What Goes in a Sharps Container?
In this day and age, nearly everyone knows that the hypodermic needles used to give injections belong in sharps containers when it comes time to discard them. That simple fact has become common knowledge over recent years, even among people who are not in the healthcare field. However, what is murkier in the minds of […]
Tips For Tattoo/Piercing Studios On Safe And Compliant Waste Handling
Tattoo and/or piercing studios must be mindful to properly dispose of waste in accordance with regulations. Here are tips for safe and compliant handling.
Regulated Waste in Dental Practices: What Qualifies as Medical/Hazardous Waste?
Dental practices have special rules to follow for sorting and disposing of medical and hazardous waste. Here is an overview of compliance requirements.
Classification of Hospital Waste
Make sure your staff knows exactly what kinds of medical waste your practice produces and how to handle each type of waste stream to keep the medical waste disposal process running smoothly and stay in compliance. Proper collection and segregation can help guarantee that you do not mix medical waste into the wrong stream or […]