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Insight for Healthcare Professionals The healthcare industry, inherently challenged with ongoing and potentially hazardous situations, demands strict adherence to safety regulations to protect both staff and patients. With increasing responsibilities and staffing challenges, healthcare professionals often find it challenging to keep up with the requirements set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). A ...
With over 200,0000 sites serviced over the last ten years, our team of specialists have documented what we are calling the top ten ways healthcare professionals are reducing cost while operating their practice in 2022-2023. Our team communicates with thousands of healthcare professionals every day in regard to office operations, compliance tasks, and waste management tasks. Below is a list of the top ten areas we have seen ...
As responsible pet owners, we strive to provide our furry friends with the best care possible. But sometimes, we overlook the dangers lurking in our own homes. One such danger is the improper disposal of used sharps, which can pose significant health risks to both our families and pets. By using sharps containers, such as the PureWay Sharps Disposal System, we can create a safer environment for everyone. This article will ...
The veterinary industry is growing rapidly as improvements in technology, foods, and treatments are extending the lives of our precious pets. This complied in an increase in pet-related spending related to improving pet care continues to grow the demand for more services and more veterinary facilities nationwide. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently posted an article, “And you thought we don’t have enough ...
The American Hospital Association proposes that there are 951,045 staffed hospital beds in the United States every year. Therefore, according to Slate.com, it is estimated that it creates approximately 5.9 million tons of garbage annually—which could be even more since the hospitals surveyed already recycle or otherwise divert 10 percent of their waste. The World Health Organization estimates that there are more than 16 ...
Step #1 For Proper Waste Management - Identify Waste identification is a crucial step in the waste management process. It's essential to identify and classify different types of waste so that they can be appropriately managed and disposed of by environmental regulations. This article will explain what waste identification is, why it's essential, and provide tips on accurately identifying different types of waste. The ...
Healthcare facilities must be aware of their potential safety and health hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the primary regulatory agency responsible for setting and enforcing standards to protect workers in the United States. Operators including urgent care facilities should familiarize themselves with OSHA's requirements related to bloodborne pathogens, sharps safety, and workplace ...
Pharmaceuticals are an essential part of our healthcare system, but they can also be a source of pollution if they are not disposed of properly. MedSafe is a pharmaceutical waste disposal system that helps to reduce this pollution. Medsafe – pharmaceutical waste disposal is a container that you can use to dispose of unwanted or expired medication. Once your MedSafe is complete, you can take it to a pharmaceutical waste ...
Medical waste, often called healthcare-associated waste, refers to anything contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials. It can come from hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices, nursing homes, and even households. While most medical waste is not hazardous, some can be dangerous to human health and the environment if not correctly disposed of. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), medical waste ...
Biohazardous waste is any liquid, solid, or container containing infectious materials or potentially infectious substances. Infectious materials are anything with a pathogen, a microorganism that can cause disease in humans or animals. This type of waste can pose a severe health and safety risk to both people and the environment if it is not disposed of properly. Proper biohazardous waste disposal is critical to preventing ...
