This is the final article in our three-part series on CoDs and Chain of Custody Protocols. When a medical waste generator uses a waste services provider that has its own treatment facility, there are specific implications for Certificates of Destruction (CoDs). Besides the obvious risk mitigation...
This is the second article in our three-part series on Compliance and Chain of Custody Protocols. Medical waste chain of custody protocols are a set of procedures and documentation that track the handling, transportation, and disposal of medical waste. The tracking is from the point of generation...
This is the first article in a three-part series on Compliance and Chain of Custody Protocols. In the healthcare industry, the generation of medical waste is an inevitable consequence of providing essential medical services. Managing this waste effectively is not only a matter of environmental...
The proper disposal of medical waste is a critical concern for healthcare facilities. Regulated medical waste, often referred to as “biohazardous waste” or “infectious waste,” includes materials contaminated with blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious substances. Treatment...
The management requirements for hazardous waste at your facility depend on the amount of waste generated each month. To address potential risks and ensure appropriate management, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established generator categories under the Resource Conservation and Recovery...