What Are the Ramifications of Improper Disposal? Whether a physician’s office, veterinarian, hospital or other healthcare facility, proper disposal of medical waste is crucial. Understanding the different categories of medical waste, how they must be categorized and segregated, collected and stored is key to ensuring compliance and the safety of your staff, your patients and… The post What Items Are Not Acceptable for Disposal with Medical Waste? appeared first on All Points Medical Waste ..read more

How to Safely Dispose of Them To many, taking a variety of vitamins or dietary supplements on a daily basis is part of the normal routine. But what happens when they reach their expiration date? Can you just throw them in the regular trash? Expired vitamins and dietary supplements can be considered medical waste and… The post Expired Vitamins and Supplements: Are They Medical Waste? appeared first on All Points Medical Waste ..read more

Why Safe Storage & Disposal of Waste Is Crucial College campuses around the United States provide students with a wealth of opportunities to learn, grow and discover what path they wish to take for their future. But these institutions must also ensure that they are providing a healthy and safe environment for all students, staff… The post Universities & Medical Waste appeared first on All Points Medical Waste ..read more

Why Having a Control Plan is Imperative Healthcare workers are continually at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBP) and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). Healthcare facilities are required to have a plan in place to not only prevent exposure but also to properly manage and react to an incident when accidental exposure occurs. OSHA… The post What Are OSHA Standards for BBP Exposure? appeared first on All Points Medical Waste ..read more

Can Your Facility Reduce the Risk? All healthcare organizations generate medical waste–but did you know that the flow of that waste through your facility can have a significant impact on infection control? When you think about the journey of regulated medical waste (RMW) throughout a hospital, physician’s office, surgery center, laboratory and other healthcare facilities,… The post How Medical Waste Management Impacts Infection Control appeared first on All Points Medical Waste ..read more

Are You Handling Them Correctly? Healthcare facilities of all kinds generate medical waste-whether you’re managing a hospital, clinic, surgery center, veterinarian’s office, funeral home or even a med-spa, medical waste is something that demands specific handling, storage and disposal. Understanding the different categories is crucial to ensure you are following compliance mandates and protecting your… The post What Are the Eight Categories of Medical Waste? appeared first on All Points Medical Waste ..read more

Steps to Safe Disposal For millions of people around the world, inhalers are a necessity. Those who have asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and other respiratory conditions use them on a daily basis. And although these medications/devices may seem innocuous, it’s important that patients understand that many types of inhalers are considered hazardous medical… The post Are Expired Inhalers Medical Waste? appeared first on All Points Medical Waste ..read more

5 Steps to Take to Ensure Safe Disposal The opioid crisis in the United States continues to grow–with hundreds of thousands of deaths resulting from overdose each year. According to research, the USA, although only representing a little less than five percent of the population across the globe, consumes nearly 80% of the world’s opioids.… The post How to Dispose of Opioids in Home Health Care appeared first on All Points Medical Waste ..read more

Ensure Compliance By Following These Protocols The chain of custody in medical waste is a systematic process that tracks the handling, transportation and disposal of medical waste from its point of generation to its disposal. This process is designed to ensure that each medical waste generator and disposal provider is within compliance with local, state… The post What Are the Key Components of Medical Waste Chain of Custody? appeared first on All Points Medical Waste ..read more

Key Strategies to Ensure You Are Compliant Proper medical waste disposal is crucial to maintaining a safe and compliant facility. Red bag waste or regulated medical waste, requires special handling to ensure the safety of healthcare workers, patients, the community and the environment. Violations in red bag waste disposal can result in hefty fines and… The post How to Avoid Red Bag Waste Violations appeared first on All Points Medical Waste ..read more