Digital Media Destruction: How to Be HIPAA Compliant
HIPAA requires policies for secure disposal, re-use of electronic devices, media containing electronic PHI (ePHI). Here are steps to erase sensitive data.
What to Look for When Selecting a Shredding Service for Your Medical Practice
Secure management of medical records begins when they are created and continues until you destroy them. Here’s how to select a reliable shredding service.
Is Your Waste Generator Classification Correct?
The volume of hazardous waste that a generator produces in a calendar month determines which regulations apply to that generator. Let’s take a look at why it’s so important to make sure you know your proper classification and the regulations that apply to each category.
Don’t Overlook These 13 Mixture and Derived-From Rule Exemptions
The entire hazardous waste identification process can be confusing, especially when it comes to understanding the definition of hazardous waste exclusions. We’ve put together this list to help you understand the “mixture” and “derived-from” rules and take advantage of ways to reduce your regulatory burden and hopefully, streamline waste management at your facility. Proper hazardous […]
Why You Should Take Hazardous Waste Handling Seriously
If you don’t take the management of hazardous waste at your facility seriously, there could be many risky situations as a result. All hazardous waste generators should follow preventive measures and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations. If not, generators could face these risks.
Training Your Hazardous Waste Personnel Must Take
Your hazardous waste personnel require training for proper hazardous waste management as well as emergency procedures for wastes handled at your facility.
Five Steps to Properly Identify Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste disposal is one of the most important factors when it comes to handling your regulated waste. Here are five questions you can ask yourself in order to properly identify and manage your hazardous waste.
What Your Medical Waste Service Provider Could Be Missing
Your medical waste is your organization’s responsibility, even when you’ve contracted with waste service provider. Make sure they aren’t making mistakes.
Three Common Mistakes in Segregating Waste
Regulations regarding medical waste can be confusing, even for conscientious employees. Here are some common mistakes made when separating waste streams.
What is Protected Health Information
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) defines protected health information (PHI) as any data that contains a patient’s name or could be combined with other information to determine the patient’s identity. The PHI category includes most direct patient records, but also includes other records related to demographic information and general patient data, even […]