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Sharps Disposal: Biohazardous Medical Waste FAQs
Sharps disposal can be a tricky business. One needle stick can take a life, or deliver thousands in fines from the EPA or other government bodies. To make things worse, regulations are always in flux, and they can change drastically across state or even local lines.
Ben Brenner8 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
How to Choose a Medical Waste Management Company
Choosing to partner with another service provider should never be taken lightly, particularly when selecting a medical waste management company. After all, you will be putting a lot of trust into the partner you choose, and choosing unwisely could result in numerous fines and penalties.
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What are OPIMS and How Should You Handle Them?
Every occupation has a potential for on-site dangers and injury. Even employees working in common office environments are encouraged to get up and walk around every hour to avoid blood clots, and practice specific eye movements to combat macular damage caused by staring at a computer screen all day.
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article - ICD-10
CPT Modifiers 58, 78, 59, 79, and 24: Definitions, Examples, and When to Use Each
Choosing between CPT modifiers 58 and 78 can cause a massive billing/coding headache.
Ben Brenner19 min readRead Article - Sharps
Everything You Wanted to Know About Mailing Back Medical Waste
If your practice generates even a small amount of medical waste, you’re most likely aware of the myriad local and federal regulations that go along with said waste. The number of workplace and environmental safety guidelines are staggering. About the only thing more daunting to try and keep up with are the ever-changing Meaningful Use criteria. But that’s a post for another day…
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article - Practice Management
5 Ways to Improve Patient Satisfaction
As our nation’s healthcare system goes through even more profound and complex changes, questions about the best way to deliver care and ensure a positive patient experience abound. Patient-centered care has gained renewed focus and attention among healthcare providers and patients alike, and through the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS®) program, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is advancing patient-centered care by giving patients an opportunity to voice their opinions.
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard FAQ
In 1991, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publicized the Bloodborne Pathogens standard, which was designed to protect workers from the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV).
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
Medical Waste: Who’s Liable for It?
It's like ice water in the face when medical professionals learn of their cradle-to-grave responsibility for medical waste.
Ben Brenner9 min readRead Article - Pharmaceutical Disposal
How to Dispose of Various Prescription Medications
According to numerous studies, an alarming amount of pharmaceutical drugs are ending up in our lakes, rivers, and drinking water. How do they get here? Improper disposal by consumers and healthcare providers.
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article - Practice Management
How to Improve HCAHPS Scores
The list below gives 15 ways to improve HCAHPS scores. It addresses performance to the HCAHPS questions.
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