Jan 20, 2020 /
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by Ryan McHugh
With HIPAA’s far-reaching standards affecting nearly every corner of the healthcare industry, it’s important to provide HIPAA training “as necessary and appropriate for members of the workforce to carry out their functions.” There are many members of the healthcare industry who handle PHI every day but don’t have a legal background. Therefore, conducting regular training […]
Dec 26, 2019 /
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by Ryan McHugh
Designed to protect employees from the health hazards in the medical industry, OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard incorporates a number of safeguards to prevent occupational exposure to pathogens including Hepatitis B (HBV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and other potentially infectious materials (OPIMs). Learn more in this video or the transcription below about not only what OSHA’s […]
Dec 03, 2019 /
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by Ryan McHugh
Generally defined by the EPA as any type of waste contaminated by blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), the different types of medical waste are separated into four categories—infectious, hazardous, radioactive, and general waste. There are countless types of medical waste in healthcare, many of which are required to be collected, treated, […]
Oct 25, 2019 /
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by Ryan McHugh
Simply put, protected health information (PHI) is any health data related to past, present, or future physical or mental health. This information can be linked to an individual and is collected about the provision of healthcare. However, if anyone steals this information, thieves can sell and use it to commit fraud. Thieves often use it […]
Sep 19, 2016 /
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by Ryan McHugh
So you have a plan for managing and safely disposing of your medical waste, there’s always room for improvement. Once a medical practice has the essential bases covered for their medical waste disposal plan, they should immediately and always be thinking about how to streamline the process. This includes reducing the medical waste they produce. […]
Sep 09, 2016 /
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by Ryan McHugh
Proper dental waste disposal is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of running a dental practice. As healthcare professionals, dentists are responsible to their patients, the environment, and the broader community. The diverse array of materials used in dental practices-from mercury-containing amalgam to potentially infectious items-requires careful handling and disposal to prevent harm to ecosystems […]
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by Ryan McHugh
In addition to EPA, DOT, and RCRA regulations surrounding medical waste disposal, veterinary waste disposal guidelines take into account the unique circumstances of veterinary practices. Veterinary waste disposal policies are for the most part governed by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). It was established in 1863 as a not-for-profit association that today represents more […]
Aug 25, 2016 /
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by Ryan McHugh
Starting a crime scene cleanup business requires detailed regulation compliance and testing. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires certification in handling hazardous materials to enter into this field. Although a college degree is not required, professionals recommend you have experience in law enforcement or emergency medical services. Therefore, you’ll be prepared […]
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by Ryan McHugh
As the saying goes—waste not, want not. When deciding to improve your medical waste disposal program, take into account that the second largest spend on a hospital’s balance sheet consists of supply chain costs. Choosing to improve your medical waste program will not only enhance your compliance with federal and state waste regulations, but it […]
Aug 24, 2016 /
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by Ryan McHugh
Knowing whether or not to invest in a mailback system or container pickup system is tricky—as both have advantages and disadvantages for your business. Below outlines the advantages, and disadvantages, to investing in medical waste container pickup programs. You can read more about the advantages and disadvantages to medical waste container pickup programs on the Federal […]
Aug 23, 2016 /
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by Ryan McHugh
As medical waste mailback programs become more and more popular the question remains—are medical mailback waste programs right for my business? Below outlines the advantages and disadvantages to using a medical mailback programs to dispose of your medical waste. You can read more about the advantages and disadvantages to medical waste mailback programs on the […]
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by Ryan McHugh
When it comes to disposing of medical waste, each subcategory has its regulations. However, biohazardous medical waste containers require special attention to ensure you are properly disposing of them in compliance with state and federal regulations. Four types of biohazardous wastes exist, each of which you need to treat uniquely when disposing. Solid Biohazardous Waste […]
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