Hypodermics are among the most widely used medical instruments or apparatus, comprising a significant portion of the medical waste that’s generated at medical practices, health clinics and hospitals every day in the U.S. It’s no surprise, then, that so much regulatory attention has been directed toward safe needle disposal, and today, there are very specific guidelines doctors and […]
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Several technologies for biomedical waste treatment exist to keep people and animals from getting injured or sick because of the waste. Still, medical waste problems exist because of those who illegally dump the waste instead of paying a third-party disposal company to neutralize it or buying the equipment to do it themselves. Proper medical waste treatment is the key
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Safe sharps disposal in North Carolina requires you to take certain precautions, including putting the sharps in a special container. If you inject yourself with medications, you should have a sharps container in your home. The container should be a strong plastic container, such as a laundry detergent bottle or a bleach bottle – not
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Biomedical waste is classified as a biohazard because of the disease that it might contain. Medical waste contains materials that have been contaminated by body fluids and may contain viruses, bacteria and even harmful drugs such as chemotherapy and radiation drugs. The importance of biomedical waste management should be high on any medical facility’s training and safety
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Disposal of protected health information is subject to HIPPA regulations. Records are to be kept secure for a specific time, and then, when it’s time for disposal, you must follow the rules for the proper disposal of medical records. Medical facilities may have several different rules for medical record disposal. A Guide to Shredding Medical Documents Medical
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When a healthcare worker reports to work, one of the foremost things on his or her mind is being affected by biohazardous waste, also referred to as biomedical waste or infectious waste. This waste contains material that is infectious including blood-soaked materials, scalpel blades, needles and other waste that is contaminated with body fluids or medications such
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Medical waste pollution is a problem throughout the world. In the United States, each state has laws and rules for disposing of medical waste. Some states, including Louisiana, have stricter laws and rules than other states. Though the federal government doesn’t have specific rules for disposing of medical waste, several governmental organizations do have rules
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The improper disposal of medical waste leads to serious issues, not only for the facility that the waste belongs to, but to the general public. The effects of medical waste on human health are astronomical if the waste is not disposed of properly. Even if the facility is not at fault because the disposal company
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If medical waste isn’t disposed of properly, your company could receive a hefty fine, even if the improper disposal was unknown to you or because the company transporting and/or processing the waste did not do their job properly. Thus, it is important to choose a medical waste disposal company who understands the effects of medical waste
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In a nutshell, medical waste is anything that contains material that is potentially infectious or that is infectious. Generally, it may contain body fluids and other contaminants such as chemotherapy drugs and other dangerous drugs. Sharps – needles and other sharp pieces including broken glass are also considered medical waste, even if the needles have not been
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