Sharps containers and colored medical disposal bags are a common sight at hospitals, medical clinics, and doctor’s offices; but there are many other types of businesses that generate medical waste. Regardless of the type or quantity created by businesses, they all require a medical waste management plan. OSHA’s blood-borne pathogen standard protects “employees who…
3 Times Grey’s Anatomy Got It Wrong For years, viewers loved to watch the drama play out at Seattle Grace Hospital. As fun as it is to follow the daily trials and tribulations of the doctors and nurses on Grey’s, was it very realistic? 1. SHARPS BIN Look how happy Meredith is. It’s great that there’s a…
Keep your patients coming back with a waste disposal management plan from MedSharps Whether you work at a hospital, medical clinic or doctor’s office, patients want to know that they’ll be safe when they come in for an appointment. According to the CDC, in 2020, 83% of American adults went to the doctor or some…
In October 2021, Fortune 500 Company DuPont made headlines when the Justice Department, the EPA, and the state of Texas fined the chemical manufacturer $3.1 million for a laundry list of violations from their chemical manufacturing plant in Orange, Texas. These infractions included improper disposal of hazardous waste causing water and air pollution. More specifically,…
With vaccinations increasing and implementation of workplace testing, there could be an increase in OSHA inspections to ensure companies are disposing of medical waste properly. Whether you have been inspected before or not, a sudden inspection can be confusing and worrisome if you aren’t fully prepared. If an OSHA Inspector showed up at your company…
Have you ever wondered what happens to your pharmaceutical drugs once they’re discarded? It is common for both individuals and healthcare providers to find themselves with unused/expired prescription drugs and questioning the proper way to dispose of them. While medical facilities are highly regulated and have strict disposal protocols to follow, at-home individuals might unknowingly…
The multi-step process of medical waste disposal, transport and treatment is a complex process. Few companies nationwide can say they handle medical waste from start to finish…however at MedSharps, we can say this with pride. While the collection of medical waste comes from a variety of facilities, including hospitals, doctor’s offices, veterinarian clinics, and many…
Earlier this month, hundreds of syringes and needles washed up on the Jersey Shore, forcing beachgoers from the water. Investigations determined that it was the result of people flushing medical supplies, such as those for diabetes. Biohazard medical waste disposal is vital to protecting the environment and the people who inhabit it. These materials can otherwise end…
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. has used over 390 million tests. Plus, an average of 167 million COVID-19 vaccinations. But what happens to the medical waste and how is it safely disposed of? The disposal of hazardous waste goes through a medical waste sterilizer before it goes to the landfill. An autoclave for waste disposal destroys bacteria through pressurized steam.Learn more about autoclaving biological…
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is now a part of daily life. If you’ve implemented a personal protective equipment plan in your workplace, you’re likely searching for guidelines for proper PPE disposal. While it’s something else for operations leaders to focus on, PPE in the workplace is proven to be effective. A recent study looked at…
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