by admin | Nov 9, 2023 | Healthcare Waste News, Medical Waste
The proper disposal of medical waste is a critical concern in healthcare, with significant implications for public health and environmental sustainability. As the healthcare industry evolves, so does the landscape of medical waste disposal. This article explores the...
by admin | Nov 7, 2023 | Healthcare Waste News, Medical Waste
The proper disposal of medical waste is a crucial responsibility shared by healthcare facilities, waste management providers, and the public. While healthcare institutions and regulators have established guidelines for safe medical waste disposal, public awareness,...
by admin | Nov 5, 2023 | Healthcare Waste News
Importance of Proper Medical Waste Disposal Medical waste, an often unseen byproduct of healthcare, holds a significance that extends far beyond the confines of clinics and hospitals. Proper medical waste disposal is not merely a legal obligation; it is a cornerstone...
by admin | Nov 3, 2023 | Healthcare Waste News
Importance of Radioactive Medical Waste Disposal The safe disposal of radioactive medical waste is a matter of critical importance in contemporary healthcare. Radioactive waste emerges from various medical activities, including cancer treatments, diagnostic imaging,...
by admin | Nov 1, 2023 | Healthcare Waste News, Medical Waste
In the realm of healthcare, the significance of proper medical waste disposal cannot be overstated. It is a subject that transcends the boundaries of medicine and science, weaving itself intricately into the fabric of public health and environmental well-being. The...
by admin | Sep 11, 2017 | Healthcare Waste News
A new report which estimates that Americans are disposing of more than double the amount of waste in landfills than data estimated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in step with the recent Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF)...
by admin | Sep 11, 2017 | Healthcare Waste News
Infection control should be a top priority within any organization, but especially in long-term care settings. As baby boomers continue to age, more patients will enter these facilities. Often times, long-term care patients have compromised immune systems due to age,...
by admin | Sep 11, 2017 | Healthcare Waste News
A State beach finds medical waste in California, after an extensive clean-up and reviews from the health department, it re-opens. Read more… Los Angeles County public health officials on Sunday reopened Dockweiler State Beach, which had been closed for four days...
by admin | Sep 11, 2017 | Healthcare Waste News
A medical waste management company being investigated for polluting the air in Utah will soon have to answer to the Bronx. Stericycle, the country’s largest disposer of medical waste and the target of three criminal probes by Utah’s state government, will appeal to...
by admin | Sep 11, 2017 | Healthcare Waste News
EPA Proposes RCRA Rules Easing Standards for Pharmaceutical Wastes and Revising Generator Standards By Chris Bryant Senior Regulatory Analyst Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. EPA on August 31, 2015, proposed two rules under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act...