As someone who owns or is employed in a medical practice of some kind, you are probably quite busy with the day-to-day tasks of seeing and treating patients. The last thing you want to think about is medical waste and… Read More
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How to Safely Manage Pharmaceutical Waste in Nursing Homes and Other Long-Term Care Facilities
Regardless of what industry your facility falls into, the pharmaceutical waste management requirements stated in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) remain the same. Managing pharmaceutical waste in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has its unique challenges. There… Read More
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3 Tips for Disposing of Pharmaceutical Waste
The EPA has strict rules for the proper disposal of pharmaceutical waste. Non-compliance can be costly, and can even mean jail time. To avoid penalties, make sure your company is up to date on all regulations and best practices regarding… Read More
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6 Steps to Proper Medical Waste Disposal
Safely packaging medical waste is a key step in disposing of it properly. Whether it is a hospital or other medical facility, or even a business that deals in medical supplies, these and other facilities that handle medical waste need… Read More
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Understanding the Do’s and Don’ts of Medical Waste Packaging
Medical waste is regulated in a similar way as other classes of hazardous waste. While there are federal guidelines to consider when packaging medical waste, you may be surprised to find that your state has laws that expand on these… Read More