It is important to properly understand what medical or biohazardous waste should be disposed of in red trash bags. These bags are specifically designed to contain solid or liquid items that are contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). Medical waste can be defined in different ways, such as regulated, infective, infectious, or biohazardous waste. According to OSHA, biohazardous waste includes liquid or semi-liquid blood or other potentially infectious materials, contaminated items that […]

Like many other industries, the medical device industry has been undergoing changes recently in order to become more sustainable. Unfortunately, strict regulations mean that changes in this industry are quite slow when compared to others, but positive change is underway. There are various steps that can be taken to minimize the amount of waste produced through medical devices, as well as reduce the environmental damages that this waste causes and the one of the best […]

P-list hazardous waste is considered acutely hazardous waste and must be managed carefully and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Here are some general steps for disposing of p-list hazardous waste: Identify the waste: Identify the waste as p-list hazardous waste using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Hazardous Waste Codes. These codes classify hazardous wastes according to the risks they pose to human health and the environment. Segregate the waste: Store the p-list […]

Biohazardous waste refers to any material that contains biological agents that pose a threat to public health or the environment. This includes materials that are contaminated with blood, bodily fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials. While many people are aware of the need to properly dispose of items like medical needles and syringes, there are a number of biohazardous waste items that are often overlooked. Here are the top 10 most overlooked biohazardous waste […]

The frequency of medical waste pickup within nursing homes and assisted living facilities can vary depending on the volume of waste generated and the regulations of the local or state government. Generally, medical waste should be stored in a safe and secure location to prevent any risk of contamination or injury until it is properly disposed of. Individual assisted living facilities should have a policy in place for the disposal of medical waste and work […]

Medical waste management is a crucial aspect of healthcare that helps to ensure the safe disposal of potentially infectious or hazardous materials. It plays a vital role in protecting communities from the spread of diseases and reducing environmental impact, as well as minimizing the risk of cross-contamination and other health hazards associated with improper disposal. However, the management of medical waste comes with various challenges that can be difficult to overcome. Waste Medic is here […]

Chief Medical Officers across the country know employee burnout, medication shortages and respiratory infections, among a wealth of other challenges, have created the not-so-perfect storm in hospitals. Richard Shannon, MD, chief quality officer at Duke Health in Raleigh, N.C., told Becker’s something has to give or clinicians will continue to react to overwhelming working conditions “with their feet,” referring to the several recent nurses’ strikes at New York hospitals. The main thing clinical leaders can […]

Prior to the pandemic, claims fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) was a priority issue for health plans aiming to improve both care quality and the member experience. But, accelerated by the pandemic, health plans are now grappling with compounding operational challenges — from aberrant services related to COVID-19 diagnoses, to service shifts, to uncontrolled telehealth expansion and, of course, labor shortages. These converging challenges has brought a sense of urgency to the need for a […]

From medical blisters to body implants, bioplastics are extensively used in the healthcare sector. They have been considered as potential materials for tools and products used in medicine. The market for medical plastics is expected to be worth nearly $80 billion in 2021 and account for about 2% of the 370,000 tonnes of polymers sold worldwide. Given the high risk involved with human life, the material choice for healthcare applications is a crucial factor. The introduction […]