Every state has its own set of rules and regulations that dictate how medical waste is to be disposed of. Many of the regulations are largely the same across states, but there are often significant differences as well. The following…
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Every state has its own set of rules and regulations that dictate how medical waste is to be disposed of. Many of the regulations are largely the same across states, but there are often significant differences as well. The following…
Zika virus has become more prevalent throughout the world, as well as in the U.S., with the CDC reporting 544 cases in the country as of May 2016. Those cases were related to travel, with Florida and New York having…
Obviously, healthcare activities generate waste, but did you know that only about 20% of these hospital wastes are biohazard wastes that could be infectious, toxic, or radioactive? Though 20% doesn’t seem like it’s a whole lot, hospitals produce about 5.9…
While hospitals and large-scale healthcare facilities are responsible for the vast majority of medical waste produced in the U.S. each year, it’s an issue smaller clinics and doctor’s offices must deal with as well. From cosmetic surgery offices to veterinary…
Dealing with medical waste isn’t just for hospitals—it’s also pertinent to smaller clinics, doctors offices and dental facilities. Most dental offices don’t just do routine screenings and cleanings, but also do surgeries, which means they produce standard medical waste, such…
Medical waste can be a difficult thing for many doctor’s offices and smaller health care practices and facilities to handle. They might not have the significant disposal budget of an extensive network of hospitals or clinics, but because of the nature…
When you’re considering healthcare facilities including clinics and hospitals, there’s an enormous amount of waste. Of this waste, the World Health Organization estimates about 80% is categorized as general waste, and 20% is defined as biohazard waste. That 20% is…
Medical care providers and practices are at a crossroads right now. As the industry is on the precipice of tremendous changes in insurance and care delivery methodology, it’s becoming more imperative than ever to look at ways to trim excesses…
Each year, hospitals produce two million tons of surgical waste, which contains harmful microorganisms that could infect patients, staff, and the general public. This means that it’s up to medical waste disposal solutions providers to keep everyone in and out…
Employers have the ultimate responsibility when it comes to ensuring employees are safe and protected in the work environment. When there are potential hazards in any workplace, it’s not only detrimental to employees. It can also impact revenue because of…