If you work for an industry that handles medical waste, or if you aren’t sure whether the waste that you handle is considered medical waste, you may be wondering what the fines for improper disposal of medical waste are. Before we explain the penalties for improperly...
Veterinary offices are similar to doctors’ offices in the type of waste they typically produce. Most veterinary waste can be considered non-hazardous and can be disposed of as municipal waste. However, alongside proper waste handling, many clinics also rely on Secure...
Medical waste management in Texas can very quickly become a confusing endeavour, as there are few state and local regulations. In fact, some cities, like Houston, do not have medical waste disposal requirements at all. San Antonio, Texas is similar in this regard; the...
In 1996, Congress passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a federal statute that modernized the flow of healthcare information, stipulates how personally identifiable information maintained by both the healthcare and healthcare...
Color coding is one of the most effective ways to keep things organized and orderly, across all applications. But, when it comes to disposing of clinical waste, it is vital to stick to a rigid waste management system, for several reasons. Specifically, color coding...
