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- Pharmaceutical Disposal
Disposing of Pharmaceutical Waste
Pharmaceutical waste is one of the many types of regulated medical waste. It must be handled differently than biohazard waste and sharps waste. Disposal of it also depends on whether you're a healthcare entity or a sole individual.
Ben Brenner2 min readRead Article - HIPAA
Record Shredding for You to be HIPAA-Compliant
Healthcare facilities that possess patient medical records have a legal duty to secure and destroy these records after some time to make sure they remaining compliant. HIPAA regulates guidelines about how and when to destroy patient medical files. Record shredding for documentation that needs to be destroyed includes patient medical charts and any medical reports that include confidential patient health information.
Ben Brenner2 min readRead Article - Medical Waste
Quick Guide to Medical Waste Bins
Medical waste is all infectious or potentially infectious material produced in a medical facility. Everyone has various types of medical waste that are produced, which you can't just throw away in the regular trash. There’s a process for proper disposal, which includes segregating the waste into their assigned containers, bags, and bins. At MedPro Disposal, we created a quick guide to help you distinguish the different types of medical waste containers.
Ben Brenner4 min readRead Article - HIPAA
Common HIPAA Violations
When it comes to HIPAA regulations, it can be overwhelming. Non-compliance can lead to hefty fines and/or jail time. At MedPro Disposal we took the time to list some of the most common HIPAA violations for you.
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article - OSHA
The Two Biggest Issues When Deciding on an OSHA Compliance Program
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires US businesses to complete compliance training to ensure their business is meeting workplace safety standards. Selecting one can be an overwhelming process because there are so many options to choose from for your OSHA compliance program.
Ben Brenner2 min readRead Article - Medical Waste
What Is and Isn't Considered Medical Waste?
Medical waste is a large concept on its own and trying to remember all the materials that falls into it can be a daunting task. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), medical waste is defined as:
Ben Brenner2 min readRead Article - Sharps
Quick Guide to Sharps Containers
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that all your sharps, which include needles, syringes, lancets, auto-injectors, infusion sets, and connection sets, should be disposed of into approved sharps containers. These containers provide a safe and efficient way for you to dispose of any materials that could potentially cut or puncture skin and cause infection.
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article - Biohazard Waste Disposal
What Is Biohazard Waste?
Biohazard waste, also known as infectious or biomedical waste, is, by definition, any type of waste that involves infectious or potentially infectious materials or substances. And, while learning biohazard waste’s definition from a broad view is helpful, it can be even more impactful to consider different waste products and what subcategory of biohazard waste they fall into.
Ben Brenner4 min readRead Article - Healthcare
Telehealth: A New Route in Healthcare
The past 18 months have been challenging for businesses across a wide array of industries. Healthcare providers have been faced with a challenge across several fronts. Not only are many employees serving on the front line in our collective battle against COVID-19, but they have continued to risk personal health and safety to serve their patients. If there has been one silver lining, it's been the prioritized emergence of telehealth.
Ben Brenner4 min readRead Article In the Eyes of the Intern: Anna
After my remote internship with MedPro Disposal for the past couple of months, I can confidently say I've gotten a better look at the marketing world and how important marketing is. The healthcare industry is heavily trafficked by multiple corporations and companies, so it was interesting to see how MedPro Disposal is able to reach both competitors and partners through advertising and marketing.
Ben Brenner2 min readRead Article