Medical waste is produced within a number of industries, even those that are least expected, including airports, tattoo parlors and even barbershops. Aside from medical counterparts, hazardous waste is produced by facilities from the least expected places. Whether it’s airports or tattoo parlors, the less-common industries are still held to the same standards and regulations […]
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Infection control in healthcare settings is imperative amidst shocking drug-resistant statistics. A recent Reuters investigative report has shed light on some rather frightening statistics; drug-resistant infections are to blame for more deaths than what is actually documented. According to the article, states that track drug-resistant infections as a cause of death are reporting much lower
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If you’re working off of outdated information, it’s time to consider OSHA training, and it’s easier than you think! Does your practice or place of business have a systematic approach to meeting OSHA guidelines, or are you working off of seriously outdated information? If it’s the latter, then it’s time to consider OSHA training. Some
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Avoid these common (and costly!) medical waste removal mistakes. Keeping up with state and federal regulations when it comes to medical waste removal may seem tedious at best, but failure to follow these rules can result in hefty punishments, including, but not limited to serious fines. What are some of the more common (and costly!)
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You May Be Overpaying for Medical Waste Removal If… If you’re concerned about your bottom line, here are some common medical waste removal missteps that can lead to surprise charges. Part of managing medical waste is managing a budget, and while the services you’re paying for may seem clear-cut, there are some costly missteps that
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Hospital, medical reference, and research laboratories all produce hazardous laboratory waste. MedXwaste covers many industries that produce regulated medical waste and hazardous waste, and while some may seem surprising (like airports), facilities like laboratories are anything but. Of course, labs are not just the offices you visit to have a blood draw or a throat
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With more and more retail pharmacies offering year-round immunizations, the subject of medical waste removal becomes a pressing issue that goes far beyond pharmaceutical-related waste. Of course, pharmacies are predominantly known for the sale of OTC and prescription drugs, which is why pharmacy waste isn’t exclusive to one category. Pharmacies are just as liable as
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For radiology departments, medical waste removal plans must involve managing analog x-ray waste. Medical waste producers, including hospitals, private practice offices, dental facilities, and even veterinary offices must have a medical waste removal plan to keep staff and patients safe, healthy, and free from contamination. This process includes having a program in place for removing
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Medical professionals must keep tabs on pharmaceutical samples and have a pharmaceutical waste removal plan in place just like they would for medical waste. Medical offices are busy facilities that manage more than just patients; doctors and office managers must keep tabs on patient data, appointments and schedules, patient history, and planning for medical waste
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Medical waste removal is not exclusive to healthcare facilities. MedXwaste also serves colleges and universities, too. Believe it or not, colleges and universities are generators of regulated medical waste, and must dispose of this waste in accordance with federal and state regulations. Where, exactly is medical waste produced in an educational facility? Colleges and universities
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