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For those who administer flu vaccines, it’s time to think about a waste management solution for used needles and sharps. While the seasonal flu can fluctuate year round, the CDC states that flu season can begin as early as October and continue into as late as May. With flu season underway, many are headed to …

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For some people, out of sight is out of mind. But, what exactly happens to all your organization’s medical waste once the containers are hauled away? Ever wonder what happens to medical waste once it’s picked up? Where does medical waste go once it is collected? More importantly, what are the risks associated with improper …

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If you generate medical waste, then you need an emergency cleanup and disposal plan. Safe disposal of medical waste is not only essential to maintaining the health and well-being of medical facilities and the communities they serve, it is also mandated by law. Regular disposal requires careful planning, and part of that planning includes a …

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Dental Medical Waste: Extracted Teeth With World Smile Day just behind us, it’s a bit timely to discuss what happens to those extracted teeth at the dentist’s office. While the goal of dental health care is to keep your pearly whites intact, some conditions require that a tooth come out, and no, it’s not the …

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Storing and disposing of dental amalgam waste is governed by a stringent set of laws. Part of a dentist’s job is emphasizing preventative care: brushing teeth twice a day, regular flossing, and visiting the dental chair twice a year for professional cleanings and checkups. Beyond the basic care, dentists also perform fillings, many made up …

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How to Prepare for a Medical Waste Inspection Medical waste management and tracking began with the Medical Waste Tracking Act of 1988. Although the Federal Government, EPA, and DOT provide some oversight of regulated medical waste storage, transportation and disposal, the majority of biohazard medical waste is regulated at the state level. In some instances …

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