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Akathisia: 15 Things to Know About This Horrible Condition
Akathisia is not well understood. It's a tortuous condition where the sufferer feels an incredible, irresistible restlessness. The feeling creates constant, repetitive movements like pacing, rocking back and forth, or swaying.
Ben Brenner10 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
6 Medical Waste Compliance Facts You Should Know
Complying with the many rules and regulations surrounding the handling of medical waste is about as easy as roller skating backwards up a ladder. The storing and transporting of this waste is regulated by so many agencies, and those regulations change often, that compliance can become challenging, to say the least.
Ben Brenner2 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
Lone Star Tick Map, Locations, and Other Key Facts
The Lone Star tick has caught the public eye with its reported meat allergy and geographical spread. But how much of a danger is the tick really? Should patients be afraid of this new health hazard? Not tremendously, according to the Lone Star tick map and data below.
Ben Brenner9 min readRead Article - Practice Management
10 Cool Facts About the Human Body
You understand what gets it sick and what gets it well. But chances are, there are plenty of things you don’t know about the amazing human body.
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Why Proper Medical Waste Disposal Matters
A fine for improper medical waste disposal can come from nowhere and can literally break a business in half.
Ben Brenner8 min readRead Article - Biohazard Waste Disposal
Biohazard Waste Facts Every Healthcare Provider Should Know
Each year, tons of biohazard waste is disposed of from countless medical facilities around the country. From soiled linens to used needles, once these items become contaminated, they must be handled with the utmost care.
Ben Brenner2 min readRead Article - Sharps
5 Things to Consider Before Purchasing Sharps Containers
You wouldn’t use a pitching wedge to put a golf ball or a spatula to whisk eggs, so why would you use an old plastic jug to store your used needles? Just as you’ve got to select the right club for the job, you’ve got to make sure you purchase the right sharps containers to protect employees from bloodborne pathogens.
Ben Brenner2 min readRead Article - Practice Management
How Doctors Can Deal with Bad Reviews… Or Not
One bad review on Yelp or HealthGrades can stick to a physician's practice like glue, skewering patient trust en masse before the relationship begins. There are definite steps a doctor can take to nip this problem in the bud.
Ben Brenner5 min readRead Article - HIPAA
What is a BAA and Why Does it Matter?
In the most basic sense, a Business Associate Agreement or BAA is a legal document between a healthcare provider and a contractor. A provider enters into a BAA with a contractor or other vendor when that vendor might receive access to Protected Health Information (PHI).
Ben Brenner8 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
5 Steps to Creating a Medical Waste Disposal Program that will Save Money
When you went to medical school, you assumed most of the time spent in your own practice would be helping people get well or stay well. But thanks to medical laws, regulations and standards, you are also expected to juggle safety and compliance issues.
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