The Different Types of Medical Waste
Potentially Infectious Medical Waste (PIMW) typically falls into several categories: pathological, sharps, pharmaceutical, chemotherapy and other items suspected of being contaminated with infectious pathogens. Disposing of each one requires a specific method that is in compliance with industry standards, state and federal regulations. Medical waste can be produced by many different points of care such […]
How Do We Dispose of Medical Waste?
How Do We Dispose of Medical Waste? So you know how to properly handle medical waste, and you understand how important it is to ensure it is done properly due to the grave risks. You recognize the various types of waste and the different considerations that come with them. At this point, you may be […]
Medical Waste Handling: Safe Practices In The Workplace
Medical Waste Handling: Safe Practices In The Workplace It may come as no surprise to anyone that medical waste poses a special hazard to those who come into contact with it. Direct exposure can result in serious issues. Extra care must be taken when dealing with medical waste and proper safety practices are essential. While […]
Medical Waste For At Home Care
Medical Waste For At Home Care Watching a loved one succumb to illness can be one of the most heartbreaking experiences to go through. Sometimes they are able to undergo treatment or recovery at home where they can be more comfortable. Home Healthcare and Hospice providers are essential partners in today’s healthcare environment. This will […]
How To Safely Handle Bloody Bandages
How To Safely Handle Bloody Bandages Everyone has to use a bandage once in a while. For many, the most they’ll need is a small injury bandage to cover something minor like a paper cut. In the case of serious injury, you would need larger, or perhaps more, bandages. These bandages can easily get covered […]
Medical Waste Disposal For Veterinarians
Medical Waste Disposal For Veterinarians Medical facilities don’t only exist for human use. Our furry, feathered, and scaled companions all require medical treatment, and medical treatment leads to medical waste. Just like with human medical waste, proper disposal is critical for safety and legal reasons. Fortunately a professional medical waste company like AMS MedWaste can […]
What You Should Do With Old Medications
What You Should Do With Old Medications Everybody ends up with some manner of expired medication in the old cabinet sooner or later. For some they may not see it as a big deal, leaving them to sit for years and years. Others like to clear out old things when it is time. But there […]
How To Dispose Of Your Face Mask
How To Dispose Of Your Face Mask With many of us protecting ourselves, our friends, and neighbors by wearing face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, there comes the question of how to safely dispose of them. Unfortunately many people have taken to throwing them away like common trash when it is time to […]
Pathological Waste: What It Is, How To Dispose Of It
Pathological Waste: What It Is, How To Dispose Of It There are many different types of waste in the medical industry and they take various forms. One of the common ones is pathological waste, and it, just like all the others, can be very dangerous when not handled properly. So to that end, lets define […]
What Qualifies As Medical Waste?
What Qualifies As Medical Waste? Any medical provider is going to be faced with the everyday challenge of disposing of medical waste properly. It’s a great responsibility one has to shoulder due to the incredible health risks that are associated with medical waste. In order to avoid the risks and ensure you are achieving the […]
