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Back to Basics: Delivering Effective Safety Training

Safety training is an important part of workplace programs. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has more than 100 standards that contain training requirements. In OSHA’s Resource for Development and Delivery of Training to Workers, the agency provides guidance on how to develop and deliver effective safety training to workers. There are several factors that contribute to successful safety training, including ensuring that the training facilitator has expertise in safety and health, sound instructional […]

Get to Know Waste Medic + Our Medical Waste Services Offerings

Waste Medic is a medical waste management company, headquartered in the heart of Nashville, TN. Since opening our doors in 2014 we have grown to service the demands of nearly 3,000 diverse healthcare facilities across the Mid-South. Waste Medic clients receive dedicated and friendly attention from our talented team of field specialists who operate our private fleet of trucks. Our Solutions for Medical Waste Disposal Our medical waste disposal solutions will help your organization safely […]

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 on exceptional customer services and helping our clients overcome the operational challenges regarding medical waste management, while ensuring compliance and fair, transparent and reliable pricing. Why Proper Medical Waste Disposal […]

HIPAA Misconceptions, Interoperability, Information Blocking

Since HIPAA was signed into law more than 25 years ago, misconceptions surrounding its purpose, reach, and limitations have persisted. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated those misconceptions—multiple public figures cited HIPAA as a reason not to share their vaccination status. As a result, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released guidance emphasizing that HIPAA strictly applies to covered entities. OCR stressed that despite common misconceptions, the HIPAA Privacy Rule does not prohibit any individual, business, or […]

Safely Dispose of Used Medical Sharps & Household Needles

When it comes to disposing used household needles or medical sharps, safety is the point. Every day, millions of people around the United States use needles, lancets and syringes – otherwise known as medical sharps – to manage health conditions like diabetes, arthritis, cancer or auto-immune diseases from the comfort of their own homes or while on the go. Some commonly used medical sharps include: Medical Sharps: fine, slender, hollow pieces of metal, typically attached […]

Sharps Disposal: Using a Bin in a Central Accumulation Area

If your facility generates waste in the form of needles or other sharps, you likely have a need for sharps disposal in a central accumulation area (CAA). Can they stay in their red biohazard bins with a label? Read on to see how regulatory experts at Enviro.BLR.com answered this question around proper sharps disposal. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard We do not know of any regulations that would prohibit moving red biohazard bins containing sharps to […]

Infectious Waste from Hospitals Flowed Illegally to Landfill

State inspectors found bloody bandages, leaking infectious waste and other infectious garbage at unapproved South Carolina landfills and transfer stations last year, sparking concerns about contamination and prompting a series of fines against four hospitals. Fines totaling $143,400 were issued against three Charleston-area hospitals and one in Conway for the medical waste violations, according to records released this week. Two of the hospitals, Roper and Bon Secours St. Francis in Charleston, generated $104,000 of the […]

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 the dedicated professionals who operate its critical functions. We are acutely aware that these professions need reliable, responsive, and cost-effective service providers who can adapt and grow with the constant […]

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 in Maine serves as an important reminder about the importance of choosing the right methods and ITAD providers for data destruction, proper disposal of hard drives and e-recycling. The HIPAA […]

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 information about you. That’s a HIPAA release form. Here, we’ll explain what HIPAA is, how it applies to non-medical businesses, and how your company can avoid a HIPAA violation. What […]