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Debunking Common Myths of Medical Waste Disposal
The intricate world of medical waste disposal, vital for both healthcare operations and public safety, is often surrounded by misconceptions. Whether stemming from outdated information, general misunderstandings, or mere assumptions, these myths can hinder the safe...
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Medical Waste: Large Quantity Generators vs Small Quantity Generators
Medical waste generators are found in a number of industries - from doctor and dental practices, to veterinary clinics and tattoo parlors. The EPA has established classifications based on the volume of medical waste a facility produces. There are different rules...
Invoice Variances on Medical Waste Pickups
Medical waste disposal should be cost-efficient; however, you are not alone if you feel you are paying through the nose for it. To make matters worse, many doctors are discovering inexplicable charges on their invoices. Third-party medical-waste haulers, especially...
Healthcare Consolidation: Managing Overhead Through Scalable Solutions
The Current Climate of “Go Big” The healthcare industry has been consolidating at breakneck speeds for the last decade, and it shows no signs of slowing down. The focus on value-based care, the evolution of patient demographics as our population ages, and a general...
Are Glass Tubes Considered Sharps?
Unfortunately, sharps injuries are on the rise. Research shows that the duty of care in preventing sharps injuries following OSHA’s 2001 revision of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard appears to be slipping. That revision and the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of...
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Through Sustainable Purchasing
In our previous post we looked at how traditional medical waste disposal harms our environment. Although there are greener and cheaper ways to dispose of medical waste, small generators (clinics, medical & dental practices, etc) typically hire a third-party hauler...
The Unseen Carbon Footprint of Medical Waste
There is a growing trend among consumers, employees, and even investors in making decisions that reduce their carbon footprint. This trend is evident in how customers shop and businesses promote themselves, as well as through developing government regulations. In...