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Providers Warned about Preparing for New HIPAA Regs
Safety & Compliance

Providers Warned about Preparing for New HIPAA Regs

Long-term care providers who have had their attention diverted by pandemic and other urgent matters need to start preparing for new HIPAA requirements as soon as possible, a pair of health-records experts stressed at the PointClickCare [email protected] 2022. The complexity of demands on providers will…

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November 23, 2022 by Waste Medic
Healthcare Leaders Share Thoughts on How Hospitals Can Invest in Workplace Safety
Safety & Compliance

Healthcare Leaders Share Thoughts on How Hospitals Can Invest in Workplace Safety

When it comes to workplace safety, hospitals, and health systems must be proactive, not reactive. Most often, in the wake of tragedy, leaders get together to discuss what could have been done to prevent such a shocking incident, but what if that plan were already…

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November 23, 2022 by Waste Medic
'Hire for Passion and Potential': Cedars-Sinai Supply Chain VP on Priorities, Challenges and Listening
Medical Waste

'Hire for Passion and Potential': Cedars-Sinai Supply Chain VP on Priorities, Challenges and Listening

As a supply chain leader, Motz Feinberg isn’t just focused on getting product to the point of care. The vice president of supply chain at Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Health System is also intent on guiding and leveraging other leaders’ understanding of supply chain operations. Many…

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November 21, 2022 by Waste Medic
EPA Issues Hazardous Medical Waste Disposal Guide
Medical Waste Safety & Compliance

EPA Issues Hazardous Medical Waste Disposal Guide

The new EPA guide includes steps medical institutions can take to update their hazardous medical waste disposal plans. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published the 2022 edition of “A 10-Step Blueprint for Managing Pharmaceutical Waste in U.S. Healthcare Facilities.” This guide helps healthcare facilities,…

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November 3, 2022 by Waste Medic
What You Should know About Monkeypox Safety & Patient Care
Safety & Compliance

What You Should know About Monkeypox Safety & Patient Care

With the U.S. now leading the world in monkeypox cases, providers should be aware of the symptoms and how to properly treat patient. On July 23, the World Health Organization declared the recent monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Two days later,…

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August 8, 2022 by Waste Medic
Recap: MHCA's 2022 Annual Convention & Trade Show in Biloxi
News & Events

Recap: MHCA's 2022 Annual Convention & Trade Show in Biloxi

The Waste Medic team was excited and thankful to finally be back on the road and in person for the 2022 MHCA (Mississippi Health Care Association) annual conference at the beautiful Beau Rivage resort in Biloxi, Mississippi. MHCA was packed with nearly 100 vendors and…

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June 27, 2022 by Waste Medic
Scheduling & Preparing Medical Waste for Pickup & Transportation
Medical Waste

Scheduling & Preparing Medical Waste for Pickup & Transportation

Deciding how often your organization needs pickup services for your medical waste is critical for the healthy functioning of your organization. Although not as commonly thought of as doctors and nurses, operations management is just as vital in the healthcare industry. Waste Medic prides ourselves…

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May 26, 2022 by Waste Medic
Medical Waste Disposal: Understanding our Diverse Solutions
Medical Waste

Medical Waste Disposal: Understanding our Diverse Solutions

Founded in 2014, Waste Medic has quickly grown as a trusted provider of the transportation, treatment, and disposal of medical waste in accordance with modern state and federal regulations. Our team has a deep understanding of and respect for the healthcare industry, as well as…

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May 20, 2022 by Waste Medic
Improper Disposal of Hard Drives Lead to HIPAA Violations
Safety & Compliance

Improper Disposal of Hard Drives Lead to HIPAA Violations

If you are a health care-related business or work with health care related records and information, how careful are you at following HIPAA regulations? Are you making any mistakes, even if those mistakes are inadvertent? A health care data breach that took place last year…

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April 27, 2022 by Waste Medic
Q&A | Let's Discuss a HIPAA Violation in the Workplace
Safety & Compliance

Q&A | Let's Discuss a HIPAA Violation in the Workplace

If you’ve been to any type of health care provider for a check-up since 1996, you will likely recall signing a document that either denies access or gives certain people (e.g., a family member or friend) permission to accept phone calls or receive other medical…

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April 27, 2022 by Waste Medic

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