Entries by Samantha Masters
A needle clipper is a safe storage device that allows you easily remove syringe and pen needles while retaining them within the clipper. Needle clippers are FDA-approved sharps containers that can hold up to 1,500 clipped needles, approximately a 2-year supply (depending on the frequency of use). Needle clippers can be purchased at pharmacies, medical […]
Medical waste must be disposed of at your facility, institution, or business. A strong medical waste management plan is essential for ensuring the safety of healthcare workers, patients, and the environment. This plan outlines a comprehensive approach to medical waste management, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Medical Waste Management Plan Checklist 1) Assess of […]
Medical waste generated at home is no different from most of the waste coming from hospitals. It should be treated as bio-hazardous material. Much less waste will be generated at home than at medical sites, but bodily fluids, sharps, and unused medications are not any less dangerous because they come out of your house rather […]
American hospitals generate approximately 6 million tons of waste annually. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 15% of this waste falls into the hazardous, infectious, and radioactive waste categories. However, the greatest danger of medical waste is to dispose of it improperly. Waste from these categories requires special handling and disposal to prevent […]
Blood spills of any size are assumed to have bloodborne pathogens present. People around the blood spill, workers who clean up the spill, and anyone who will occupy or move through the spill location in the future, have to clean up the spill for protection. It is mandated for the workplace by OSHA. A trained […]
The term “sharps” refers to several medical instruments that can cut, pierce, or puncture. Commonly used sharps are needles, syringes, and lancets. Sharps can be generated by many sources including medical clinics, healthcare-related businesses, tattoo shops, and homes treating medical conditions. Sharps are typically used to deliver medication or transfer fluids to or from the body. Because […]
Is the proper storage and disposal of medical marijuana a vital concern? It’s estimated that revenue in the cannabis industry is expected to reach $39.85 billion in 2024. That’s a lot of cannabis, and there is a considerable amount of stalk, stem, and trim waste involved in its production. How should you store it? Is […]
A need for blood disposal at home can be created in innumerable ways. Which of them requires professionals to dispose of the blood? Can’t you throw blood-infected material in the garbage? Are there regulations regarding residential blood disposal? The following information guidelines may help you know what mandates professional help and what can be a […]
Medical waste is a subset of waste created by the healthcare industry. This covers a wide range of materials and can be broken down into 4 categories – general waste, hazardous, infectious, and radioactive. Medical providers should identify medical waste that poses a significant risk of causing infection or injury and separate that waste as […]
It’s important to dispose of hazardous waste regularly. Additionally, the traditional hazardous waste manifest requires the use of paper and can be expensive to maintain. There has been a shift to electronic manifests more recently. Learn more about e-manifests and the benefits of the electronic tracking system. You can watch the video on hazardous waste […]
In the healthcare industry, there are many things to consider. The privacy of patients is one of them, and it’s critical to protect the privacy of individuals. In fact, there are industry regulations that do this very thing. In 1996, Health the Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, was enacted to ensure the privacy […]
With the numerous dangers in the world, it’s critical to be aware and try to protect against them. A commonly forgotten source is bloodborne pathogens. What is a bloodborne pathogen? If the blood is infectious, it can cause diseases in others. There are potential threats found in different kinds of medical waste. Proper disposal of waste […]
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