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3 Steps for a Cost-Effective Medical Waste Management Plan in 2017

3 Steps for a Cost-Effective Medical Waste Management Plan in 2017

Feb 10, 2017

It’s a new year, and that is always a great time to reevaluate your current medical waste management plan. If you fear you were overpaying in 2016, now is the time to review your current waste management costs and try to determine ways to minimize expenses—without sacrificing quality or reliability of service. To aid in keeping your cost of waste disposal low, the following are three important tactics within any cost-effective plan.  

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Avoid OSHA Fines in 2017—Tips for OSHA Compliance in Doctors’ Offices

Avoid OSHA Fines in 2017—Tips for OSHA Compliance in Doctors’ Offices

Jan 16, 2017

If you thought OSHA fines were bad before, then your doctors’ office could be in for a shock because there’s big news you need to know about recent OSHA compliance issues. For the first time since 1990, the maximum civil penalties for OSHA violations have been raised. Significantly. The fines, in some cases, have raised 78 percent!  

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Hazardous Waste—Have a Hazardous Waste Manifest or Bill of Lading

Hazardous Waste—Have a Hazardous Waste Manifest or Bill of Lading

Jan 6, 2017

When it comes to hazardous waste, it’s pivotal that you know exactly what paperwork is required for you to properly and safely dispose of that waste. If you’re not completely familiar with both hazardous waste manifests and bills of lading, you could be filling out your paperwork incorrectly—and that leaves you vulnerable to fines and other punitive actions against your institution.  

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Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Medical Waste Management Company?

Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Medical Waste Management Company?

Dec 26, 2016

When you first sign up with a medical waste management company, it can be difficult to determine if you’re truly receiving good value from that company. Whether you’re currently signed up with a company or are still looking into your options, here are some key points to keep in mind about what you should expect from all medical waste management companies.  

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What’s Good Customer Service in the Medical Waste Disposal Industry?

What’s Good Customer Service in the Medical Waste Disposal Industry?

Dec 5, 2016

When working with a company in the medical waste disposal industry, one of the most important factors you can take into consideration is the level of customer service you’re going to receive from that company. If you only look at medical waste disposal cost, you’re potentially setting yourself up for bad customer service, lots of frustration, and money unnecessarily spent.  

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Medical Waste Management Pricing Policies: 5 Things You Need to Know

Medical Waste Management Pricing Policies: 5 Things You Need to Know

Dec 2, 2016

The cost of waste management can be a confusing prospect because what you pay depends on so many factors: what kind of waste you’re disposing of, how much of that waste you produce, where your medical facility is located, and on and on. This confusion leads a lot of people in the medical field to sign up for a waste management contract just to avoid having to sift through all that information. However, if you’re thinking about signing up for one of these contracts from a medical waste management company, it’s imperative you know exactly what that contract entails—and just how much it might cost you.  

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Waste Management Contract Renewal Dates—Why Doctor Offices Should Care

Waste Management Contract Renewal Dates—Why Doctor Offices Should Care

Nov 21, 2016

A waste management contract can be a complicated, involved document, but it is absolutely a legally binding contract—one that can have huge financial ramifications for your doctors’ office. In particular, you need to be aware of your renewal date to ensure you aren’t inadvertently signed up for that contract again.  

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8 Best Ways to Save Money on Medical Waste Services in Atlanta, GA

8 Best Ways to Save Money on Medical Waste Services in Atlanta, GA

Nov 7, 2016

If your Atlanta-based facility has need of medical waste services, it’s a good bet you’re always on the lookout for ways to cut down on that waste management cost. With that in mind, the following are eight simple ways to reduce waste management price without compromising on your compliance with either federal or Georgia-specific regulations.  

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