A Guide to Medical Waste Disposal
Medical waste disposal is one of the largest day-to-day issues faced by healthcare providers. Medical waste must be disposed of in a certain way with appropriate equipment. Since medical waste products may contain harmful chemicals and infectious biological agents, it is highly recommended to use the services of a reputable medical waste disposal expert. […]
How to Manage Your Medical Waste
How to Manage Your Medical Waste If you are working at a medical facility, you probably deal with medical waste on a daily basis. This post is here to help you understand how to manage your medical waste and learn how to handle, separate, store, transport, and dispose of it properly. Planning & Handling When […]
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 […]