Medical Waste Disposal
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How to Plan for Best Biomedical Waste Management [With PPT]
Biomedical waste management is a crucial part of any health care facility's daily operation. With over 800,000 needle sticks per year and 1.34 million pounds of medical waste each hour in the U.S., correct biomedical waste disposal is a key concern in any medical business. Because we at MedPro Waste Disposal help providers maximize health care success, we've developed this biomedical waste PPT and guide.
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What Happens to Medical Waste During Hurricanes?
What happens to medical waste after a hurricane? Technically, the EPA and FEMA are tasked with cleaning up after national disasters. Biohazardous waste cleanup falls under their jurisdiction. Some critics complain that the EPA has issued waivers after past hurricanes, temporarily exempting local officials from the law. Consideration of the scope of the problem may give those critics second thoughts. For example, Hurricane Harvey generated nearly ten million cubic yards of total waste in Houston alone. Churned amid all that waste are individual bits of medical waste such as needles, bandages, pipettes, and surgical tubing. Add in the raw sewage and toxic chemicals liberated by floodwaters, and it becomes hard to tell "non-regulated" waste from the biohazards.
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Embryonic Stem Cell Research: China Starts First Clinical Trials
Embryonic Stem Cell Research: China Starts First Clinical Trials
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Protection against Pregnancy and HIV with New Birth Control
In the global fight to control the spread of HIV and address birth control to help women in countries that are experiencing overpopulation and reduced quality of life for both women and children, there is a new trial involving a vaginal ring that acts as both a contraceptive and releases an anti-HIV drug.
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These Diseases Can be Caused by Improperly Disposed of Medical Waste
Parasitic Infections
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The Hefty Costs of Improperly Disposed Medical Waste
If your practice generates any amount of medical waste, then you’re aware there are definitive rules and regulations as to how said waste is stored, handled, and disposed of. But what you may not know is how much it will cost you should you improperly dispose of your medical waste.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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