The Different Types of Medical Wasteand How to Dispose of Them The Different Types of Medical Waste and How to Dispose of Them. According to the Medical Waste Tracking Act of 1988, medical waste is “any solid waste that is generated in the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals.” Medical waste includes […]
How to Package Your Regulated Medical Waste Properly How to Package Your Regulated Medical Waste Properly. Approximately 2 Million plus tons of regulated medical waste is generated yearly. This waste is generated through laboratories, physician’s offices and hospitals, urgent care facilities, dental offices, surgery centers, pharmacies, and several other medical facilities. Properly packaging your regulated […]
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Demand for Medical Waste Management Our owner, Matthew Cruz, was recently interviewed for an article in the March 11, 2021 edition of Medically Necessary, a health care supply chain newsletter. Here is an excerpt of the article, referencing how the pandemic slightly increased the demand for medical waste management: […]
5 Ways to Avoid Medical Waste Mistakes Train 5 Ways to Avoid Medical Waste Mistakes. Train your staff. Ensuring your staff understand the federal and local laws regarding the disposal of medical waste will avoid compromising the health and safety of patients, customers, staff and the environment, avoid fines, and reduce disposal costs. If you generate […]