About Abby Witt

Abby is a Digital Marketing Specialist at Sales Star Networks. She has been with the company since 2021 and writes content across all brands, including Shred Nations, Record Nations, Medical Waste Pros, and ShredTronics. Her three years of experience at Medical Waste Pros have made her an expert in all things document management document shredding medical waste *electronics recycling* and she enjoys keeping up with industry trends to ensure our customers do too.

Entries by Abby Witt

How to Dispose of Diabetic Needles

Feb 03, 2023  /  0 Comments  /  by Living with diabetes is a reality for over 38.4 million Americans. It is a common health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy, causing high blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can lead to other serious health problems if not controlled. Among the many challenges of having diabetes, diabetics have to […]

Medical Waste and the Environmental Impact

Nov 21, 2022  /  0 Comments  /  by Healthcare is an essential service for communities throughout the world. People depend on medical treatments to restore and maintain their health, regardless of age or location. When medical activities are performed, a specific subset of waste is created. The majority of medical waste is non-hazardous, but about 15% may be infectious, chemical, or radioactive. All […]

How to Maintain Sharps Compliance

Nov 01, 2022  /  0 Comments  /  by Sharps are used in a variety of settings for many different uses. They should be handled properly to prevent injury and the spread of disease. Needlestick injuries are a risk wherever you use sharps. Appropriate management of your sharps keeps you within legal compliance and protects anyone who may come in contact with used needles. […]

Why is Medical Waste Disposal Important?

Oct 25, 2022  /  0 Comments  /  by Proper medical waste disposal is critical for maintaining public health and safeguarding the environment. Healthcare facilities generate various types of waste, including sharps, contaminated materials, and hazardous chemicals, all of which pose significant risks if they don’t handle them correctly. Improper disposal can lead to the spread of infectious diseases, harm wildlife, and contaminate soil […]

How to Recycle Pill Bottles

Oct 13, 2022  /  0 Comments  /  by Every time you fill a prescription, you are given a brand new pill bottle. With nearly 4 billion prescriptions written each year, that creates a lot of plastic waste. Responsible disposal of your bottles can have a huge impact. Recycling reduces water usage, greenhouse gasses, and other harmful pollutants. Recycling your bottles may not be […]

How to Safely Dispose of Expired Medications

Oct 06, 2022  /  0 Comments  /  by Keeping expired and leftover medications in your home can be a risk for children, adolescents, pets, and other adults. Not only can accidental ingestion happen, but drugs may be stolen and abused without your knowledge. Safe disposal ensures that your medicines will not be used improperly. Drug take-back programs and medication disposal services are the […]

Is It Safe to Store Patient Records in the Cloud?

Sep 28, 2022  /  0 Comments  /  by The HITECH Act was passed in 2009 to expand the use of electronic health records (EHRs). It incentivizes healthcare providers to adopt and implement new technologies to maintain or receive extra Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement payments. The law was successful in transitioning most of the healthcare industry into the use of digitized medical records. The […]

Where Can I Throw Away My Sharps Container?

Sep 21, 2022  /  0 Comments  /  by If you are new to using sharps at home, you may have questions about how to properly handle and dispose of used needles. You might be asking “Where can I throw away my sharps container?”. However, you CAN NOT throw sharps directly in the trash. In fact, it is illegal in some states. However, safe […]

Colorado Requirements & Best Practices for Sharps Disposal

Jul 26, 2022  /  0 Comments  /  by Sharps are commonly used in homes, healthcare, and businesses across Colorado. They can be used for services such as tattooing and acupuncture or for treating medical conditions in humans and animals. Safe handling and disposal of sharps prevent the spread of disease and needlestick injuries. Used needles, lancets, syringes, and other sharps fall into the […]

School Medical Waste Management

 /  0 Comments  /  by As a new school year approaches, schools should revisit their medical waste procedures. Schools serving students of all ages provide some degree of medical and safety services, generating medical waste.  Whether you dispense medications, perform first-aid, or offer on-campus health services; you will need to know proper medical waste management for schools. Schools should not […]

What Is Harm Reduction & Does It Help?

Jul 20, 2022  /  0 Comments  /  by Addiction treatment in the US has failed to significantly impact drug and alcohol abuse, and another approach to the problem has emerged. It’s called harm reduction.  Wait! $41 Billion Doesn’t Do Any Good? The 2022 federal budget request for substance abuse was $41 billion. On the low side, the side we avoid talking about, only […]

What Is Narcan (Naloxone) & Is It Regulated?

 /  0 Comments  /  by Narcan is a prescription nasal spray containing the medication Naloxone. It is used to reverse an opioid overdose. The medication works by binding with opioid receptors to reverse and block the effects of heroin, morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, and other opioids. When given to someone experiencing an opioid overdose, Narcan can quickly restore normal breathing and […]