Medical Waste Containers: A Guide To Safe And Compliant Disposal
Proper medical waste disposal is essential in any healthcare setting. Using the correct containers is not just about compliance; it’s about protecting yourself, your staff, and the public. But with so many different types of medical waste, how do you know which container is right for the job? Let’s break it down. Understanding the Basics […]
Protecting Our Future: Safe Chemotherapy Waste Disposal
Chemotherapy offers hope to countless individuals battling cancer, but it also produces waste that requires meticulous handling. Proper disposal of chemotherapy waste is vital not only for protecting the health of patients and healthcare workers today but also for investing in the well-being of future generations. By prioritizing safe and responsible disposal practices, we help […]
Ensuring Safe And Compliant Medical Waste Disposal: When To Call In The Experts
Medical waste disposal is a critical aspect of healthcare, ensuring the safety of both patients and staff and protecting the environment. While some facilities may manage smaller amounts of waste in-house, there are certain situations where partnering with a professional medical waste disposal service like AMS MedWaste becomes essential. Let’s explore a few scenarios where […]
Medical Waste Compliance In Long-Term Care Facilities:
Long-term care facilities play a critical role in providing continuous care to elderly and disabled individuals. With their daily operations, these facilities generate various types of medical waste, including potentially infectious materials, sharps, and hazardous substances. Managing this waste effectively is crucial for maintaining a safe environment and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. For long-term […]
The Critical Role Of Compliance Training In Healthcare
Handling medical waste is a fundamental part of healthcare workers’ daily operations. While the majority of waste generated in healthcare settings is not hazardous, a significant portion—estimated at 15% by health organizations—can pose serious threats due to its infectious, toxic, or radioactive nature. It is crucial that healthcare employees are educated on the potential risks […]
Making Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Making Homemade Hand Sanitizer One of the best ways to protect yourself and limit the spread of COVID-19 is washing your hands. However, doing so can be difficult when you’re on the go, so that’s where hand sanitizer comes in handy. Since hand sanitizer is in high demand, it is possible that you might not […]
How Masks Help Fight Covid-19
How Masks Help Fight Covid-19 By this point we’ve all heard over and over again that wearing a mask will help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Despite the never ending amount of times people hear this, some either still don’t bother wearing one, or do so in a manner that is incorrect, effectively rendering them […]
Hand Washing Tips: Fighting COVID-19
Hand Washing Tips: Fighting COVID-19 Ok everybody, there’s something we need to talk about, and we all know what it is. Article title aside that is. With COVID-19 spreading globally, and no vaccine to prevent it at the time of writing this article, we need to take some steps to prevent exposure. Despite this, we […]
