Nursing homes provide a very different type of care than acute-care hospitals. However, one thing that both types of facilities have in common is that both generate medical waste. While the typical nursing home may generate less regulated waste than hospitals do, nursing home medical waste is covered by the same state and federal regulations […]
If your workplace is a hazardous waste generator, you should know that you are responsible for that waste even after it leaves your facility. That’s why each package of waste in every load picked up by your waste services provider must be clearly marked with your facility’s name and contact information. This makes it easy […]
Of the 472 materials on the RCRA U-list, 66 are commonly handled in the pharmacy/healthcare setting. Learn about proper disposal of this hazardous waste.
Poor storage practices of medical waste can result in violations and fines. Here are details to help you avoid misunderstandings that lead to trouble.
Rule of thumb: If blood or OPIM could drip, flake off, or be squeezed from a waste item during handling, use a red bag for disposal. Here are more details