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Consequences of Poorly Managed Medical Waste Disposal

Consequences of Poorly Managed Medical Waste Disposal

May 11, 2022

While a majority of medical waste can be classified as non-hazardous, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately 15% falls into the hazardous waste category, each of which triggers a particular set of protocols for its management and disposal. In order to minimize the health risks associated with exposure to these potentially infectious materials, physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers must take every precaution when managing and disposing of all medical waste.

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What Is HIPAA, and Why Is It Vital to the Health-Care Industry?

What Is HIPAA, and Why Is It Vital to the Health-Care Industry?

Feb 16, 2022

HIPAA is a term that’s used quite often in the health-care industry, but not everybody realizes exactly what it is or why it is such a necessary and important factor for any medical facility or healthcare practice. The following is a brief overview of what exactly HIPAA is and why it should matter to all healthcare professionals, from doctors and nurses to management and administration.

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South Carolina Waste Management: A Guide to Medical Waste Disposal

South Carolina Waste Management: A Guide to Medical Waste Disposal

Dec 15, 2021

Every state has differing disposal laws for medical waste, and South Carolina waste management is no exception. There are overarching federal laws that apply to any manufacturer, medical facility, or producer of various waste streams, but those are not the only laws that need to be acknowledged and followed. The state-specific laws are just as important and relevant, and your medical facility is as liable to face fines or other consequences if you fail to follow the letter of state laws as if you fail to follow federal laws.  

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Medical Document Destruction Cost: The Numbers Might Shock You

Medical Document Destruction Cost: The Numbers Might Shock You

Sep 7, 2021

Medical document shredding is an important consideration for any medical facility. Not only does it protect a patient’s private information, but it also keeps you in compliance with all HIPAA OSHA requirements. As with many OSHA requirements, being in full compliance can save you from fines and other punitive actions against your facility.

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What Is Pathological Waste, and How Do I Dispose of It?

What Is Pathological Waste, and How Do I Dispose of It?

Jul 7, 2021

Defined as any type of waste consisting of human or animal body parts, Pathological waste is a regulated healthcare waste stream that must be collected and disposed of in line with state and federal regulations. Learn the best practice requirements that exist in your state for compliance and cost management.

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What Are MSDS Sheets and SDS Sheets and Why Are They Important?

What Are MSDS Sheets and SDS Sheets and Why Are They Important?

Jul 29, 2020

In the medical waste management and environmental waste management arenas, rules and regulations regarding proper waste disposal are often changing. One such area that has recently undergone a significant change relates to MSDS sheets. While this used to be the proper terminology, everything has now shifted to SDS sheets.  

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Medical Waste Management Companies—6 Hiring Errors of Doctors’ Offices

Medical Waste Management Companies—6 Hiring Errors of Doctors’ Offices

Oct 8, 2019

  g from a list of medical waste management companies can be daunting for a doctor’s office. After all, it’s imperative to pick a company that’s qualified, experienced, and reputable. If the company you choose makes an error with your generated waste, it could come back to you, meaning you’d be financially liable. Because this is such an important decision, here are six common mistakes to avoid when your doctor’s office is looking to hire a medical waste management company.  

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Are You Overpaying for Medical Waste Removal in Louisville, Kentucky?

Are You Overpaying for Medical Waste Removal in Louisville, Kentucky?

Jun 16, 2017

Any doctor’s office based out of Louisville, Kentucky, should take a careful look at how much they are paying for medical waste removal. In an age of medical waste contracts, it’s surprisingly easy to overpay, and it could mean significant savings for your doctor’s office if you reviewed all your options when it came to medical waste disposal.  

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Doctors’ Offices Must Know South Carolina Medical Waste Disposal Law

Doctors’ Offices Must Know South Carolina Medical Waste Disposal Law

Nov 15, 2016

If you run a doctors’ office, you inevitably produce some amount of waste that needs to be properly disposed of according to medical waste disposal laws. However, it’s important to know you’re not just beholden to federal laws in this regard. You must also know and comply with state laws. With that in mind, all doctors’ offices based in South Carolina must pay special attention to the rules and regulations of South Carolina waste management.  

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Pharmaceutical Waste: Best Practices to Keep Your Pharmacy Compliant

Pharmaceutical Waste: Best Practices to Keep Your Pharmacy Compliant

Oct 10, 2016

Properly disposing of all pharmaceutical waste can be challenging because of how many waste streams the average pharmacy creates. To complicate matters, every one of those waste streams has specific rules and regulations regarding proper waste disposal protocol. When your pharmacy is legally and financially obligated to follow those rules, it becomes extremely important to know exactly what practices to enforce in order to ensure your total compliance.  

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