Category: Medical Waste

Regulated Medical Waste Articles and Resources

Does thinking about all the types of medical waste leave you confused? Our articles focusing on medical waste strive to give you the background you need for a solid understanding of the requirements.

In our article collection we have articles that clearly define and explain the classifications of medical waste and other posts that clarify what actually goes into the red biohazard bags.

Tired of reading technical journals? Check out our infographic “10 Things to Know About Medical Waste Compliance”.

Medical Waste and the accompanying government directives make working in this industry complicated and highly regulated. At Sharps Compliance, we try to lessen the stress by providing educational articles so you can better perform your job.

Proper Disposal of Dental Anesthetic Carpules

November 14, 2019
Jan Harris

This is an update of the article originally published on January 12, 2016. Regulations change frequently. That’s why Sharps Compliance monitors updates and communicates any changes to its customers.

Are used dental anesthetic carpules classified as medical waste, pharmaceutical waste, hazardous waste, or general waste that can be placed in the trash? Dental offices frequently ask our team this question about carpule disposal. The answer depends on the used carpule and the regulations for the state in which the office practices.

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Regulated Medical Waste in the MedSpa Industry

October 16, 2019
Kathryn Kane-Neilson

Aesthetic procedures are having “a moment” right now with Medical Spas (MedSpas) spreading across the nation into urban and suburban landscapes alike. Both medical and spa-like in one, this hybrid business model can include a wide variety of offerings beyond just Botox. Laser hair removal, chemical peels, tattooed makeup, hormone injections, even acupuncture can be found on a MedSpa service menu.
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Proper Disposal of Dental-Related Wastes Protects Staff, Patients, and the Environment

September 25, 2019
Wanda Lingner

Like all medical offices, a dental practice generates medical wastes that require careful handling and disposal. Each type of dental waste is governed by specific state and federal regulations. Regulatory non-compliance can result in large fines, so it’s important to understand the requirements.
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Affordable Medical Waste Disposal for Small Businesses

September 11, 2019
Wanda Lingner

OSHA, OPIM, DEA, RMW, CPL-02-02-069…When you’re running a medical practice, it’s hard enough to manage the staff, serve patients, and keep up with insurance paperwork, much less stay on top of regulatory requirements and changes. You know how important it is to protect your patients, staff, and community from exposure to potentially dangerous pathogens and/or wastes, but that requires knowledge and training.

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Recycling Single-Use Medical Devices with the TakeAway Recycle System

July 9, 2019
Robin Watson

Do you know that hospital acquired infections (HAIs) can have a direct correlation to reprocessed medical devices according to a Johns Hopkins study published in October 2018?1  Have you read that The ECRI Institute, an independent and trusted authority on healthcare practices and products that improve the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of patient care, listed “Mishandling Flexible Endoscopes after Disinfection Can Lead to Patient Infections” with an emphasis on reprocessing on the “2019 Top 10 Health Technology Hazards”?2

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