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Medical Waste Disposal: Incineration Vs. Autoclaving The proper disposal of medical waste is a multi-pronged issue that is regulated on both the state and federal level. You may be familiar with the bins, red bags, and other containers that house medical waste, but you may not be as familiar with what happens to that waste

Medical Waste Packaging: Who Is Responsible? On-site management of regulated medical waste is a multi-pronged issue, as there are state and federal regulations, all of which cover packaging, disposal, handling, and removal. Many states require that facilities that deal with medical waste have a plan to meet OSHA requirements, and with all of these rules

Proper Disposal for Tattoo Parlor Medical Waste Medical waste disposal isn’t a compliance issue that is strictly tied to the healthcare community. While we may associate medical waste with hospitals, medical labs, doctors’ offices, or long-term care facilities, there are other businesses that must follow the same safety guidelines when it comes to medical waste,

Helpful Tips Before Signing a Medical Waste Contract When shopping for a medical waste removal vendor, who you choose to service your needs absolutely matters to your business. It’s important to remember that transparency is key, as any mistakes could fall on your business and compromise your reputation, not to mention put you at serious

Medical Waste Removal & Medical Record Destruction Medical care is essential for the keeping and caring of our communities, and here at MedXWaste we remind our clients that part of that care includes proper medical waste removal. The improper management of waste generated from hospitals directly impacts staff members, patients, and the envionment. Of course,

Illegal Medical Waste Trade Poses for Health Concerns The care and proper handling of medical waste isn’t just a legal issue, rather one that can impact the health and wealth of communities around the globe. Medical waste is comprised of many different materials, ranging from needles and syringes to disposable rags, and the processing of

Two Weeks Into IDC-10, Uncertainty Remains A quick Internet search will yield plenty of updated news after the latest rollout of IDC-10, most of it positive. However, despite the mostly optimistic headlines, there is a modicum of uncertainty that remains. The system is still too new for many health care professionals to have a strong

IDC-10 The medical coding system that was put in place 30 years ago is due for an update. ICD-9 is the set of codes used by healthcare practitioners and hospitals for diagnosis, and while many countries have moved to ICD-10 years ago, the U.S. is making its transition with the final date of compliance by