Overall, the medical industry has a significant impact on the environment. Reports place the U.S. healthcare system as contributing 9%-10% of National greenhouse gas emissions. This article will look at how health care impacts the environment and ways it can reduce...
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Medical waste disposal is heavily regulated. It is important to understand what is involved in this process, from collection to disposal, so your office can stay compliant with regulations and avoid costly fines and potential litigation. Collecting & Separating...
In most medical practices, facilities, and labs, there are usually two options for medical waste treatment and disposal: Hiring a third-party carrier to transport the medical waste first to a treatment facility and then to landfill, OR choosing a state-approved...
When considering proper medical-waste management, nursing homes face major liability challenges. Despite often-times having a lack of resources and handling the more complex situations of caring for the elderly, nursing homes are held to the same cradle-to-grave...
Given the healthcare industry’s trend towards consolidation, facilities are joining together, operating under a corporate or larger organization. This often creates a number of challenges in managing the Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) that is generated across a...
Over 5 million tons of medical waste is produced every year in America. For both large and small generators, there are legal, health, and environmental reasons to make sure you collect, store, and dispose of this waste properly. Enterprises that work with...
Doctors have been showing concern over the negative consequences of opioid use for longer than most of us realize. Take the below doctor’s letter from 1884 as an example. Terrible results can occur from opioid misuse, however doctors still need to prescribe pain...
America is struggling with an opioid epidemic that results in more than 130 deaths every day. This is one of the first drug epidemics we’ve had that was “generated in the health care system,” according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Opioids impact our...
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...
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...
Medical waste generators in California have a lot of regulations to contend with. There are federal, state, and depending on how large their local county is, there may be county laws to follow as well. Orange County (OC) is California’s 3rd most populated county....
There are three procedural types of radiology: Analog, Computed (CR), and Digital (DR). Analog is the “old school” way, which involves developing film to show the captured image. Computed radiology utilizes an imaging plate-cassette type system, rather than film,...
Trucking associations and carriers have been highlighting a significant truck driver scarcity for years. The American Trucking Association, which represents carriers and 50 affiliated state trucking associations, has been the most vocal. Their studies have shown a...
Any business that generates medical waste is subject to federal, state, and local regulations. This applies to facilities such as doctor offices, dentist offices, veterinary clinics, and laboratories. How your staff handles and disposes of medical waste is your...
If you manage a medical practice, facility, or lab, you will need to decide on the best way to manage your medical waste treatment and disposal. There are two options to choose from. Hire a third-party carrier, or hauler, to pick up your medical waste, transport to...