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

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

Properly disposing of certain kinds of waste often involves medical waste incinerators. Due to stringent environmental laws, they must adhere to federal and state guidelines that dictate exactly what type of waste needs to be incinerated and how medical waste generators 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 face fines for non-compliance. Therefore, it’s important to know everything you can associated with the medical waste incineration process.

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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?

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

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

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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