About Lauren Hilinski

A graduate of the University of Denver, Lauren provides a wealth of practical insights and actionable tips for enhancing safety and compliance.

Entries by Lauren Hilinski

Organize Your Office for Optimal Medical Waste Disposal

Sep 09, 2016  /  0 Comments  /  by Organizations that produce medical waste are required to responsibly dispose of their contaminated waste. Federal and state regulations force companies in a variety of industries to create and follow specific disposal methods and procedures. The penalties for improper medical waste disposal can be extremely high, so it’s vital to have accurate and detailed office guidelines […]

What to Expect When Starting a Crime Scene Cleanup Business

Aug 26, 2016  /  0 Comments  /  by Crime scene cleanup professionals are responsible for the thorough sanitization and cleanup of biohazardous medical waste from all types of violent and natural deaths. Professionals in this industry will often encounter blood and other bodily fluids, body parts and organs, and possibly even hazardous chemicals and materials such as anthrax. This industry is still in […]

Pros and Cons of a Medical Waste Mailback Service

Aug 11, 2016  /  0 Comments  /  by Disposing of potentially infectious medical waste should not be taken lightly. There are federal and state laws across the country that mandate certain rules about the disposal of contaminated and harmful materials. For this reason, many companies elect to use a medical waste service that specializes in the medical waste disposal field and stays on […]

Tips for the Safe Disposal of Medical Waste

Jul 19, 2016  /  0 Comments  /  by The daily duties of medical practitioners are challenging and stressful. Not only are they working to find solutions to unidentified, complex problems every day, but they also need to stay on top of the most recent and current medical practices, procedures, and regulations. Compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act), OSHA (Occupational […]