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EPA Issues Hazardous Medical Waste Disposal Guide

WebThe new EPA guide includes steps medical institutions can take to update their hazardous medical waste disposal plans. The Environmental Protection Agency …

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Everything You Need to Know About Sharps Disposal: Best …

WebSharps waste, including needles, syringes, and lancets, poses significant risks to public health and the environment if not properly managed. In this …

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Combating Patient-Generated Violence with Safe Hospital Design

WebCombating Patient-Generated Violence with Safe Hospital Design. in Safety & Compliance. on March 31, 2021. The mission of why healthcare exists is to heal and restore health, but that can be difficult to accomplish if the built environment is not designed with security in mind. A safe environment is a major contributor to healing, yet violence

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Medical Waste Disposal and Its Impact on the Environment

WebAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are 8 types of medical waste: 1. Infectious waste, including discarded diagnostic materials, waste from …

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Johns Hopkins Professor Speaks on Cutting Healthcare Waste, …

WebLiberty University School of Health Sciences welcomed Johns Hopkins University Professor of Surgery Dr. Marty Makary to campus on Sept. 14 to share on prevalent issues within the healthcare industry, such as the extreme costs of healthcare and insurance and the importance of challenging current scientific misconceptions.. Makary …

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EPA Issues New Waste Rules for Hospitals, Medical Clinics and

WebThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) recently issued new regulations for managing pharmaceutical waste under the Resource Conservation and …

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5 Top Safety Issues for Hospitals to Address in 2022

Webon January 20, 2022. As the healthcare industry enters the pandemic’s third year, many leaders are working to reinvigorate staff and patient safety efforts. Below are five of the …

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Impact of a Positive Patient Safety Climate on Infection Prevention

WebNew data published in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) provide the first published evidence that a positive safety climate and adherence to …

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Ensuring Safety: The Crucial Role of Proper Medical Waste Disposal

WebBeyond safeguarding people, proper medical waste disposal also shields the environment. Waste Medic advocates for eco-friendly disposal options to prevent soil …

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Anticipating 2024: Healthcare Executives’ Budget & Strategy Plans

WebBecker’s asked C-suite executives from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to share their organization’s areas of growth for the next few years.. The 49 executives featured in this article are all speaking at the Becker’s Healthcare 11th Annual CEO+CFO Roundtable on Nov. 13-16, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago.

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HazCom: Understanding ‘Hazard Not Otherwise Classified’

Webon March 27, 2017. This post, HazCom: Understanding ‘Hazard Not Otherwise Classified’, first appeared on www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com. Responding is Robert Ernst, …

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The environmental impact of the healthcare industry – Waste Medic

WebThe rapid advancement in medical technology and healthcare services has undoubtedly improved patient outcomes and global health. However, the consequential …

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Understanding Red Trash Bags: A Guide to Proper Disposal of …

WebMaterials Suitable for Red Bags: Enumerate the specific types of medical waste that merit disposal in red trash bags. This encompasses items such as used …

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Back to basics… what is HIPAA

WebHIPAA is an acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Among other measures, the Act led to the establishment of federal standards for safeguarding patients´ “Protected Health Information” (PHI) and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PHI created, maintained, processed, transmitted, or

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Medical Waste Management: Risks of Improper Handling

WebNeglecting improper medical waste management protocols can cause airborne pathogens to spread into the immediate vicinity. Diseases that disperse through …

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Former NY Hospital Employee Charged with HIPAA Violation

Webin Safety & Compliance. on December 24, 2021. New York-based Huntington Hospital began notifying 13,000 patients of a data breach that exposed …

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The Basics of Color-Coding Your Medical Waste Disposal

WebBlack: These bins represent hazardous waste like chemicals, bad or dangerous medications, and chemo treatment. Blue: These bins represent non-hazardous solid …

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Know Your PHI vs. Personally Identifiable Information Policy for …

WebKnow the differences between personally identifiable information policy and PHI for staying aligned with HIPAA and avoiding violations. The Health Information …

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Pill Bottle Recycling Program Targets Pharmaceutical Plastic Waste

WebA new pill bottle recycling program aims to eliminate plastic waste generated by the pharmaceutical industry by offering customers a solution for disposing of empty …

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Your Responsibilities Under the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule

WebIf the breach impacted more than 500 individuals, HIPAA requires the covered entity to notify prominent media outlets via a press release within 60 days of …

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Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Why It’s Important – Waste Medic

WebEach year, it is estimated that there are approximately 3 million workplace exposures to bloodborne pathogens, risking employee health, not to mention costing …

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