Aug 23, 2016 /
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by Ryan McHugh
Understanding federal, state and local medical waste laws and regulations is key to operating a proficient healthcare business or facility. Three federal acts set the stage for today’s medical waste laws — the Pharmaceutical Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1965, and the Medical Waste Tracking Act of 1988. Additionally, several […]
Aug 22, 2016 /
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by Ryan McHugh
Proper medical waste disposal is important in ensuring protection of our environment and communities—but who is responsible for medical waste disposal regulations? There are four key organizations which regulate medical waste disposal—state regulation, OSHA, EPA, and DOT. Below outlines how each organization is responsible for managing the regulations associated with medical waste disposal. You can read […]
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by Ryan McHugh
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), medical waste disposal is a subset of waste disposal generated in healthcare facilities—including hospitals, physician’s offices, dental practices, blood banks, and veterinary hospitals/clinics. Even medical research and laboratories produce medical waste. Although the average individual will not come into contact with this form of waste, healthcare facilities […]
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by Ryan McHugh
Improper medical waste disposal can be harmful in many ways. Its effects are far-reaching and hazardous to countless others with chemical and/or biological contamination. In addition to the negative effects on human beings, it also hurts the environment when contamination seeps into the soil, waterways, and atmosphere. Improper medical waste disposal can be damaging to […]
Aug 19, 2016 /
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by Ryan McHugh
How To Dispose of Expired Medication Every day countless prescriptions go unused—but what happens when they’ve outlived their shelf life? Disposing medications properly is important to reducing harm from accidental exposure or intentional misuse. While some people simply dispose of their medications in a garbage unit, this can be an unsafe practice for disposing potentially […]
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by Ryan McHugh
Each day thousands of prescription drugs are distributed throughout the U.S., and of those, many go unused by the prescribed patients who are left to wonder how to dispose of these pharmaceuticals properly. Improper disposal of pharmaceutical drugs classified as hazardous can lead to negative impacts on the environment and even the health of individuals […]
Jul 18, 2016 /
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by Ryan McHugh
The Occupational Safety and Health Association, or OSHA, has very specific definitions when it comes to medical waste and proper medical waste disposal. Almost anyone who works in the healthcare industry has the potential to be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, which could include HIV, hepatitis B and C, and many others. Understanding the significance of […]
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