Significant Impact Of Recycling Batteries From Healthcare Facilities Despite the many benefits of battery recycling, healthcare facilities have slowly adopted recycling programs. For example, a study conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2014 found that only 9% of hospitals had a battery recycling program. There are several reasons for this low rate of adoption. First, batteries can be expensive to ...
Many types of hazardous waste disposal can be found in healthcare facilities. This waste includes, but is not limited to, Sharps waste, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and radioactive materials. Proper disposal of these items is essential to protecting the health of patients, staff, and the environment. Types Of Hazardous Waste In Healthcare Facilities Pharmaceuticals are a type of hazardous waste that can be found in healthcare ...
Healthcare facilities are responsible for sharps container disposal. While there are many ways to dispose of these containers, the most important thing is to ensure that they are properly sanitized before being sent to a landfill or recycling center. The first step in disposing of a sharp container is to remove all of the contents from the container. This includes any needles, razors, or other sharp objects that may be ...
One of the most common types of fines that healthcare facilities face is violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. OSHA is a federal agency that sets and enforces workplace safety standards, and health care facilities are subject to the same rules as any other type of business. Some of the most common OSHA Certification violations that healthcare facilities face are improper handling ...
In 2020, there were approximately 8 billion people living around the world, and it’s been growing ever since so is prescribed medical drugs. Picture how many medications were prescribed before the pandemic, and how many are prescribed now. According to SingleCare, more than 4 billion medications are dispensed per year in the United States alone. In comparison, about $2.8 billion worth of medications are wasted each year, says ...
As a patient, it is normal to constantly be concerned about what happens to your health information and who has access to it. Did you know that Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA Law is covered for 50 years after death? It’s important to know what the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) does, and how it protects your information. In this article, I’ll cover the rules of HIPAA, ...
In our ever-evolving world, there are various types of manufacturing, laboratories, and other industries that are advancing with modifications and testing every day. These contents are constantly being used in environmental settings and consequently accumulate into what is known as hazardous waste. What is considered hazardous waste? How do you dispose of hazardous waste? Today I’ll talk about how hazardous waste disposal ...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created to “ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance”. OSHA offers many different training options that allow people to learn about first aid training, fire watch requirements, OSHA hazard assessment, personal protective equipment (PPE), electrical safety, ...
Pharmacies, hospitals, health departments, doctor’s offices, and self-injectors are all home to sharps and sharps waste. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) reports that sharps injuries are primarily associated with occupational transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), but they have been implicated in the transmission of more than 20 other ...
In 2022 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, the healthcare industry continues to experience many challenges related to their biohazardous and sharps waste (medical waste). Medical waste poses a serious health risk when left out, improperly contained, or incorrectly disposed of. It is important to be aware and informed about the health risks of medical waste and why proper disposal is essential. Health care waste is ...
