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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

Medical Record Shredding We know that proper medical waste management and removal is crucial to protection staff and the community. Medical waste are unwanted biological products that are highly infectious in nature. If not disposed properly, it poses a health and environmental danger. While not physically dangerous to others, medical professionals also have a duty to properly

North America Tops Medical Crushers Market Recent headlines tell us that North America is dominating the medical crushers market, a statistic that is largely driven by the fact that technological advancement is not only significant for this area, but also because of an increase in pharmaceutical industry, which is leading to increase in the medical

Common Mistakes with Medical Waste Removal If you run a busy lab, a large-scale hospital, or other type of healthcare facility, then you know that federal and state regulations mandate how and when you dispose of and store medical waste. Failure to comply with said regulations can not only put the health of your community

Who Handles Your Medical Waste? Compliance in the medical waste removal field isn’t just good business practice, it’s mandated by state and federal regulations. Facilities that deal with regulated medical waste must follow a stringent set of rules to ensure the health and safety of patients, staff, and the professionals who are handling the waste.

OSHA Compliance Medical Waste Ensuring OSHA compliance in a healthcare environment can be a daunting task, mostly because of the amount of activity and work environment settings that occur in these types of organizations. It is up to healthcare facilities to go far beyond patient and staff safety by also maintaining OSHA compliance, which is

The Importance of Medical Waste Classification Medical care is vital for the health and well being of our society, but the waste generated from medical procedures poses a problem for the natural world. Improper disposal and management of regulated medical waste in facilities can cause a direct health impact on the community, the healthcare workers,

Improper Medical Waste Disposal Medical waste removal is serious business, that is why it’s imperative for professionals to consider the implications if waste isn’t handled properly. Is your facility aware of the potential issues and risks that come with the mishandling of regulated medical waste?   It’s a threat to workers and patients/customers Medical waste