Medical Waste Disposal Fort Smith, AR
MedPro Disposal helps healthcare providers in Fort Smith, AR save an average of 30% on their medical waste disposal.
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Fort Smith, Arkansas Medical Waste Disposal Services
MedPro Disposal offers medical waste disposal, infectious sharps waste management, OSHA compliance training including bloodborne pathogens training and certification, and HIPAA-compliance document shredding and data destruction services. MedPro Disposal keeps your practice safe and compliant so you can focus on what matters most, your patients.
Medical Waste Management & Sharps Disposal
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Pharmaceutical Disposal
MedPro Disposal’s Mail Back Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Service makes it safe and easy to adhere to requirements.
OSHA & HIPAA Compliance Certification
MedPro Disposal is dedicated to helping educate you and your staff on ways to make compliance a simple and hassle-free part of your life.
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Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. With an estimated population of 87,443 in 2012, it is the principal city of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area, a region of 298,592 residents which encompasses the Arkansas counties of Crawford, Franklin, and Sebastian, and the Oklahoma counties Le Flore and Sequoyah.
MedPro Medical Waste Disposal Fort Smith, AR is an Integral Partner in the city’s World-Class Healthcare System.
The 2nd largest city in Arkansas, Fort Smith is served by excellent hospitals including Mercy Hospital Fort Smith and Sparks Regional Medical Center. In every community the healthcare community must work as a team to build a quality system. Hospitals work with doctors, medical practices cooperate with hospitals, laboratories, and pharmacies. Support industries such as medical gases distributors, medical supply distributors, and medical waste disposal firms all work together with doctors and nurses to form a cohesive community that is safe and progressive for patients and healthcare workers.
The stereotypical view of a physician being at the country club all day enjoying his or her wealth is not true at all. In today’s regulated environment running a medical practice is stressful and budgets are stretched to the limit. From an article about doctors from Forbes online: “But few imagined the level of pressure, frustration and exhaustion they would feel most days. And certainly none who began their career a couple of decades ago expected that one day, despite working harder and harder, their income would decline year after year.”
MedPro Medical Waste Disposal Fort Smith, AR is a national medical waste disposal company with service locations across the country. In Arkansas, there are specific definitions for medical waste and facilities as well as rules pertaining to transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste. The Arkansas Department of Health publishes this information in Ark. Code Ann. 20-7-109 and Ark. Code Ann. 20-32-101 – 112.
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Discover Your Savings| Practice Type | Zip Code | Projected Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery Center | 72903 | $1,680 |
| Dentist | 71901 | $3,752 |
| Family Practice | 71901 | $1,080 |
Medical Waste Disposal Fort Smith, AR
MedPro Disposal works with doctors across the country every day serving their medical waste disposal needs. We also listen to them, and respond to their concerns with innovative solutions. We have created ways to save our customers money while maintaining high levels of service and compliance with all the rules that pertain to our industry.
Doctors have asked us to streamline invoicing, so we did. MedPro service plans are customized for each client, and invoices can be viewed and paid online. Simple invoicing is just one component of the MedPro Advantage, a series of benefits unique to our industry.
Physicians and medical administrators have asked us for improved customer service. MedPro responded with the creation of a Dedicated Customer Advocate position, a person assigned to each customer’s account who assumes responsibility for resolution of any and all questions, issues, or complaints. MedPro Medical Waste Disposal Fort Smith, AR customers never call and wonder who they are looking for or speaking with, they ask for their advocate by name.
Training is a very important issue for the doctors, nurses, and the medical waste industry. Everyone is required to receive training in many areas dealing with safety. MedPro created a solution that is team-focused: an online platform accessible to our customers through a portal on our website.
The MedPro Online Safety Compliance Portal is a secure, cloud-based platform that includes modules for OSHA and HIPPA training, HazCom and ICD 10 compliance and code translation. Safety audits and regulations are also available via the portal making it a very comprehensive and effective tool for our customers to receive training, certification, and help reach everyone’s goal of zero accidents.
Thorough training helps to reduce risk, which is another concern for the healthcare industry. MedPro has always maintained substantial insurance coverage in all our service locations because it provides peace-of-mind for our customers. Medical professionals are focused on patients and should have no worry about medical waste after it’s out the door. MedPro takes care of it professionally and according to regulations. Every time.
Doctors have asked us about a pharmaceutical disposal program, and MedPro has such a plan. Patients should be discouraged from dumping old meds down the drain or throwing them in the regular trash. We will pick up the old medications and destroy them or we may be able to arrange a mail-back program.
MedPro customers have come to expect innovative ideas from us because we constantly create streamlined procedures ways to save money. We offer printed materials to help healthcare workers do their jobs safely and with more efficiency. Posters reminding staff about what goes in the red bag vs. what doesn’t can save on pick-ups, and helpful reminders about needle safety might save an accident from happening.
MedPro is very happy to be a dedicated member of the healthcare community in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Working together with our partners we have built a world-class medical community that is making life better for everyone who works and lives in this beautiful part of Arkansas.
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Fort Smith, Arkansas
Medical waste pickup for healthcare facilities in Fort Smith and the cities around it.
(888) 641-6131Get My Free QuoteFort Smith, AR Local Resources
- 479-452-8600
Sebastian County Health Department
3112 S 70th St Fort Smith, AR 72903
- 479-783-6118
Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce
612 Garrison Ave Fort Smith, AR 72901
- 479-424-0328
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Field Office
1115 South Waldron Road. Suite 104-105 Fort Smith, AR 72917
Supply and Other Resources for Fort Smith
- 479-785-4221
Fort Smith Police Department Drug Take Back
100 South 10th Street Fort Smith, AR 72901
- 479-784-2231
Fort Smith Utility Department
3900 Kelley Hwy. Fort Smith, AR 72904
- 479-783-4052
Fort Smith Fire Department
200 North 5th. Fort Smith, AR 72901
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Complete a compliance survey. After we get to know your requirements, we’ll send you a survey to identify any areas that need to be brought up to OSHA standards.
All three steps occur at no additional cost to your practice. You’re on your way to safe, affordable, compliant medical waste removal!
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Methods of Fort Smith Medical Waste Disposal
On-site Medical Waste Collection
Package medical waste on-site, then leave it for collection by a medical waste disposal company.
Mailback Waste Disposal
Properly package and label the sharps, then send the biohazardous waste safely through the mail for disposal.
Fort Smith Medical Waste FAQs
Who provides medical waste disposal in Fort Smith, AR?
You have several options in Fort Smith, and MedPro Disposal is among them. We have served healthcare facilities since 2009, hold a BBB A+ rating, and are rated 4.5 out of 5 across 882 Google reviews. Our pickups cover medical waste, sharps and pharmaceutical waste throughout Arkansas. Service is confirmed at your address when you request a quote.
How do I choose a medical waste company in Fort Smith, AR?
Start by asking each Fort Smith company what Arkansas requires of a medical waste hauler; Arkansas Department of Health, Medical Waste Program can tell you what applies. Then compare where the waste is treated, whether you receive records for every pickup, how pickups are scheduled, and what the contract says about its length and about price increases.
Which Fort Smith facilities need medical waste disposal?
In Fort Smith, that means hospitals, nursing homes, dialysis and surgery centers, clinics and private practices alike. Public records show 2 hospitals, 7 nursing homes, 1 dialysis center, 3 surgery centers and 3 health center sites. The provider registry lists 62 physician offices with a lab certificate, 97 dentists and 44 pharmacies. If your facility handles sharps or blood-soiled materials, it needs a medical waste program.
How much does medical waste disposal cost in Fort Smith, AR?
There is no single rate for Fort Smith: price follows your waste volume, container sizes, pickup schedule and building access. MedPro customers save an average of 30% over their previous hauler. MedPro quotes in Fort Smith ZIP codes have projected annual savings of $1,680 for a surgery center. Ask for a free, no-obligation quote based on your own facility.
Where can I dispose of medical waste in Fort Smith?
For a facility in Fort Smith, the answer is scheduled pickup: packaged, labeled and documented, then treated under Arkansas’s medical waste rules. Household medical waste is a different category with its own local options in Sebastian County.
What are the medical waste rules in Arkansas?
Arkansas regulates medical waste as medical waste. The main rules are cited as 20 CAR § 53-102. Arkansas Department of Health, Medical Waste Program is one of the agencies that oversees them. OSHA oversees workplace safety for private employers. Requirements can differ by waste type and by county or city, so confirm what applies to your Fort Smith facility.
Can I throw sharps in the regular trash in Fort Smith?
No, not for a healthcare facility. Sharps go into a puncture-resistant, closable, labeled or color-coded container, replaced before it overfills, and then into a collection program. Personal sharps from home have their own local options in Arkansas.
Does MedPro Disposal offer OSHA and HIPAA training in Fort Smith?
Yes. MedPro Disposal offers online OSHA bloodborne pathogens and HIPAA training with certification, so a Fort Smith practice can handle its training and its waste pickup with one provider. OSHA requires bloodborne pathogens training at hire and at least once a year for staff with exposure risk.
Which Fort Smith ZIP codes does MedPro Disposal serve?
We list 13 Fort Smith ZIP codes: 72901, 72903, 72904, 72905, 72906, 72908, 72913, 72914, 72916, 72917, 72918, 72919, and 1 more. Service is confirmed address by address when you request a quote.
Which cities near Fort Smith does MedPro Disposal serve?
Cities near Fort Smith that we serve include Van Buren (6.9 mi), Greenwood (11.9 mi), Alma (13.1 mi), and Muldrow (13.4 mi). We pick up across Arkansas, and we confirm service at your address.
How do I get a medical waste quote in Fort Smith?
Start with the quote form on this page or call (888) 641-6131. We will need your Fort Smith ZIP code, what kind of practice you run, the waste you produce and how much, and whether you are switching providers.
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