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Medical Waste Autoclave: What Types of Waste Are Disposed This Way?

Medical Waste Autoclave: What Types of Waste Are Disposed This Way?

Jul 20, 2022

Those in the medical industry have more than likely heard of a medical waste autoclave. However, if you’re not directly involved in its use, you may not realize exactly what type/s of medical waste can be disposed of in an autoclave and what can’t. In fact, knowing about this process of medical waste disposal is essential in order to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal laws regarding medical waste management.

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What Is an Autoclave in the Medical Waste Management Industry?

What Is an Autoclave in the Medical Waste Management Industry?

Apr 20, 2021

The sterilization and treatment of medical waste before it’s dumped as garbage is an extremely important part of the medical waste management industry. Without the proper treatment, waste that is still dangerous—either hazardous or infectious—can end up in landfills. Learn more about the Autoclave process of treatment as it pertains to biomedical waste

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Medical Waste Certificate of Destruction: Why It’s Important to You

Medical Waste Certificate of Destruction: Why It’s Important to You

Apr 4, 2016

Whenever you generate medical waste that necessitates special treatment before disposal, it’s a good idea to be fully aware of the legal requirements and best practices related to the certificate of destruction. The possibility is always there that written evidence of your waste having been legally and correctly disposed of could be necessary in an audit situation. It’s important, therefore, to know what’s required of you and then follow those rules to the letter. Not doing so could result in fines—or worse.

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Medical Waste Incinerator | Why It’s Important to Medical Practices

Medical Waste Incinerator | Why It’s Important to Medical Practices

Mar 28, 2016

Properly disposing of certain kinds of waste must involve medical waste incinerators. Their use is not subjective or optional. There are federal and state guidelines that dictate exactly what type of waste needs to be incinerated and how exactly you (as the generator) need to go about storing, transporting, and disposing of that waste. If you’re unaware of these laws—or simply misunderstand their rules—you are still liable to fines and other related penalties, so it’s of the utmost importance that you know everything you can associated with the medical waste incineration process.

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How Doctors’ Offices Should Properly Dispose of Red Bag Medical Waste

How Doctors’ Offices Should Properly Dispose of Red Bag Medical Waste

Dec 28, 2015

As a medical facility, it’s imperative that you properly dispose of red bag medical waste in the most conscientious, legal, and safe way possible. This not only ensures that the environment and the people handling the waste are kept safe, but it also protects your hospital or doctor’s office from fines levied against you for improper waste disposal protocol. One common kind of waste that needs to be dealt with in a specific way is regulated medical waste—also known as red bag waste.  

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