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The Cost of Improperly Disposing Medical Waste
Did you know improperly disposing of your medical waste can cost you millions of dollars? Improper disposal could be something as simple as throwing bloody bandages into the regular garbage, to something as irresponsible as dumping your medical waste into the ocean. Not only is this illegal, but it also can injure people, harm wildlife, and even transmit diseases.
Ben Brenner2 min readRead Article - Practice Management
What Does lCD-10 Mean for Your Small Practice?
Running a small practice means you have to be very familiar with specific code sets to report medical diagnoses and inpatient procedures. The current system in use is called ICD-9 (International Classification of Diseases, 9th Edition), which continues to be required for every medical professional covered under the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
How Much Does Medical Waste Disposal Cost?
How much does medical waste disposal cost? This is a question we get often. You may be wondering if you’re being overcharged for your service. You may be considering opening a new practice or adding a location and are wondering what the cost of medical waste disposal would be.
Ben Brenner4 min readRead Article - OSHA
How to Prepare for OSHA’s Unannounced Onsite Inspections
About six years ago the medical industry began to see an upward trend in the frequency of OSHA audits. Now, OSHA enforcement is at historically high levels and OSHA's unannounced onsite inspections are happening more often than ever. So what are facilities to do? The answer is simple: be prepared.
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article - HIPAA
The Simplest Way to Avoid a HIPAA Violation
The answer: training. Training is the easiest thing you can do to prevent a HIPAA violation at your facility.
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article - Regulations
Colorado Medical Waste Disposal Regulations
What goes in the red bags and what doesn't? Which pharmaceuticals fall into what category? Is this red bag waste?
Ben Brenner2 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
What Type of Medical Waste Are You? [Quiz]
Have you ever wondered what type of medical waste best describes your personality? Okay, you probably haven't. Do you want a quick mental break with a fun quiz? Yeah, we figured you'd say yes to that one. So check out our quiz! Find out if you're soft and comforting like gauze or sharp and edgy like sharps waste.
Ben Brenner1 min readRead Article - Regulations
Missouri Medical Waste Disposal Regulations
Medical waste, also known as infectious waste, has its own rules and regulations in the state of Missouri. Facilities producing infectious waste need to be aware of and adhere to these regulations to be sure they are in compliance and keeping everyone safe. Do you know the specific Missouri regulations as they relate to your facility?
Ben Brenner2 min readRead Article - Pharmaceutical Disposal
3 Steps to Managing the Sample Closet at Your Medical Practice
It's true. According to a recent study one out of every seven drug samples in sample closets is expired. You know that closet full of samples at your medical practice? When was the last time it was cleaned out and updated? Plus, what do you do with the unwanted medication...should you just toss it in the trash? Flush it down a drain? Here is what you should do boiled down into 3 simple steps.
Ben Brenner4 min readRead Article - Regulations
Do you know Massachusetts' medical waste disposal regulations?
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is an "anchor" (see what we did there? because oceans...and boats) for America's origins and history.
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