How an RMW Treatment Facility Streamlines CoD Management
This is the final article in our three-part series on CoDs and Chain of Custody Protocols. When a medical waste generator uses a waste services provider that has its own treatment facility, there are specific implications for Certificates of Destruction (CoDs). Besides the obvious risk mitigation due to the waste not being transported long distances, […]
Medical Waste Chain of Custody Protocols
This is the second article in our three-part series on Compliance and Chain of Custody Protocols. Medical waste chain of custody protocols are a set of procedures and documentation that track the handling, transportation, and disposal of medical waste. The tracking is from the point of generation to its final treatment and disposal. These […]
A Certificate of Destruction Drives Med Waste Compliance
This is the first article in a three-part series on Compliance and Chain of Custody Protocols. In the healthcare industry, the generation of medical waste is an inevitable consequence of providing essential medical services. Managing this waste effectively is not only a matter of environmental responsibility, but also one of regulatory compliance and public health. […]
How to Prepare for a Medical Waste Audit
Use these helpful tips to prepare for a medical waste audit.
How to Avoid Fines for HIPAA & FACTA File Management Non-Compliance
A best practice approach to file management goes beyond compliance. Here’s how to implement a document management process to protect you and your patients.
FACTA and Other Document Shredding Laws: What You Need to Know
Learn more about major shredding laws in Alabama and Tennessee, and how your organization can stay in compliance.
Hazardous Waste Disposal: Liabilities Faced by the Waste Generator
Sections 22-22A-1 to 22-22A-16 of the Code of Alabama, various other Acts and federal laws cover hazardous waste disposal. Learn more about them here.
The Ins and Outs of Safe, Compliant Medical Waste Storage
Poor storage practices of medical waste can result in violations and fines. Here are details to help you avoid misunderstandings that lead to trouble.
Steps to help ensure OSHA Medical Waste Compliance In Your Workplace
OSHA Medical Waste Compliance means meeting these RMW compliance standards, including proper segregation and storage, employee training, and more.
Compliance Training For Medical Waste Generators: What You Need To Know
There is a vast collection of regulatory agencies and each has specific regulations for how your staff should handle medical waste. Here is a guide to make sure you have a well-organized compliance training program that meets all of these requirements.