Simple Hospital Waste Disposal Tips
Easy-to-Use Containers
Hospital waste disposal is made simple by the use of basic container designs. Each container has a bright color with a user-friendly access point. Medical waste management companies go a step further and label these containers with clear images and text. There should be no confusion among caregivers when they dispose of an item. The container will easily accept the item and hold it securely after locking the access point.
Location-Specific Instructions
Although most caregivers know exactly where each disposal container should be located, it’s really the responsibility of the waste management company to make that determination. As a facility receives their disposal containers, they should normally have instructions indicating the proper installation location. Containers located in patient exam rooms might be at eye height so that children can’t access the vessel. Simple installation instructions encourage efficient working conditions among caregivers with their disposal containers in the right place at the perfect time.
Frequent Pickups of Hospital Waste Disposal
No medical facility should deal with a full or overflowing disposal container. Reputable management companies will schedule frequent pickups throughout the week or month, depending on the facility’s patient volume. In fact, the containers should rarely pass the halfway-full mark with frequent pickups. If the facility has an influx of patients, professionals can always call the management company for an extra pickup time.
Two-Way Communication Channels
Management companies that take their clients’ needs very seriously will maintain a two-way communication channel through meetings and phone calls. Disposal resolutions should be simple when everyone can communicate with ease. Poor communication only complicates a potentially hazardous situation.
If a facility notices a container with a crack, it’s crucial to take that item out of rotation and contact the medical waste management company. These professionals can perform an emergency swap with the damaged container in order to keep the facility operating normally. Ideally, the hospital waste disposal process should be as seamless as possible for both caregivers and patients.
