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Medication Return Programs and Waste Disposal Concerns
Pharmacies around the country have been participating in the pharmaceutical take-back collection of prescription and over-the-counter drug programs. The dates and locations are preset and can be located in a clinic, hospital, retail environment or local law enforcement agency. Typically there are members of law enforcement available on site and the medication is accepted without any questions asked. However, due to the quantity and volumes of the medication, there are some that are returned that are considered to be higher risk of waste disposal.
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OSHA Exposure Control Plan: Requirements, Template & Annual Review Guide
An Exposure Control Plan, otherwise known as a bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan, or OSHA exposure control plan, is meant to be a “living” document, used as a source of information for answering bloodborne pathogen-related questions and to help ensure exposure control activities are in place.
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What is Medical Waste Management?
First let’s talk about medical waste, medical waste is the byproduct of medical, surgical and treatment procedures performed at healthcare facilities. This waste requires proper handling and management. Biohazardous waste consist of medical products, apparatus, and items that have been used on patients, “medical waste” is generally defined as any waste contaminated with potentially infectious agents or materials that may pose a threat to the public health, animals or the environment.
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What Are Some Examples of Biohazard Waste?
Anything that is soaked in blood (gloves, gauze, gowns etc.) Human or animal tissues created during procedures Cultures of infectious diseases/agents Any waste produced in patient’s rooms with communicable diseases Discarded vaccines
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How is medical waste disposed of?
Medical waste is disposed of by first making it safe through a sterilization process. Waste that cannot be recycled, like gauze or needles, still needs to be made sanitary and non-hazardous before it can be disposed of. This process is usually done by using an autoclave. A medical autoclave is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and other objects. This means that all bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores are inactivated by using temperature’s so high, that no bacteria can survive and thus the items are deemed safe for recycling or disposal.
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Where Do I Get Sharps Containers?
To obtain a sharps container, there are a couple of options you should consider. The first option is to buy a container through a medical waste disposal company. You can get a sharp container through medical waste disposal companies by ether calling them or ordering the box online.
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Where Can I Get OSHA Certified?
OSHA training can be conducted ether via online or through a training institute.
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Why Do We Use Biohazard Bags?
Healthcare providers and facilities alike produce medical/
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When Should I Dispose of my Sharps Container?
To ensure safe disposal of any sharps your facility has, disposal of the sharps container must be done when necessary. Not following proper procedure when disposing sharps containers can result in potential fines and bodily injuries. Therefore, there are a few suggestions that are recommended.
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What is Not Considered Medical Waste?
Medical waste is broad term that can be fitted to towards a wide range of waste. There are set rules and regulations what can and not go into a medical waste bag. These rules are in place to make disposal of infectious waste safe for both healthcare workers and the environment.
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