OSHA plays a huge role in the modern workplace. Despite this, many business owners and their employees wonder: what does OSHA stand for — and what is the purpose of OSHA? The Department of Labor agency is responsible for promoting safer workplaces, and yet, for many, those standards remain mired in confusion. A detailed understanding of OSHA […]
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While many employers are vaguely aware of the Department of Labor’s efforts to promote workplace health and safety, several wonder what does OSHA do? As a manager of a health care facility, you are aware that staying OHSA compliant in the health care industry is a must. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is of
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If you are a medical facility, part of keeping your company OSHA compliant is ensuring that medical waste is properly disposed of. Different types of waste are disposed of in different types of containers. The waste is also processed based on the type it is. Items used in an infusion ward for chemotherapy are discarded in a
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All medical facilities are at risk for lawsuits. Assisted living facilities, in particular, have a very high risk due to the nature of the services performed. From residents fleeing to abuse to sips and falls to medical waste the risk is ever-present. This is because you have people living in the facility and they are
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Medical Waste Overview WHO estimates that 85% of the total waste generated by health institutions is non-hazardous. However, when poorly managed, the remaining 15% of medical waste is a significant health hazard to doctors, patients, and waste handlers. Besides exposure to toxins, injury or infection, unregulated disposal of medical waste also pollutes the environment. Types of Healthcare
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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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Medical facilities must adhere to medical waste disposal compliance guide lines. This includes choosing a medical waste disposal company to pick up and process the waste. Medical Waste includes: needles capillary tubes syringes with attached needles cover slips and slides scalpel blades and other regulated medical waste including fluids and items that are contaminated with
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Medical waste disposal companies must comply with state laws. Unlike other industries, medical waste is not federally regulated. Medical waste disposal was regulated by the EPA from the inception of the Medical Waste Tracking Act (MWTA) of 1988. However, the act expired in 1991. At that time, states took over regulated medical waste disposal. Some federal
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