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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
The management requirements for hazardous waste at your facility depend on the amount of waste generated each month. To address potential risks and ensure appropriate management, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established generator categories under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations. These categories include Large Quantity Generator (LQG), Small Quantity Generator (SQG), and […]
Periodic purge shredding is a minimum standard component of medical records management. Learn about state and government regulations for medical records.