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Medical Waste Disposal for Hospitals & Health Systems

Hospitals and other healthcare systems provide complex services for the patients they serve, their primary task being to provide complete healthcare solutions to the public. These services can include emergency care, labor & delivery, surgery, and pharmacy.

Due to the nature of their work, hospitals account for tons of medical waste generated each year. If not handled properly, this waste can have negative effects on the environment and presents a risk of exposure to staff and patients.

In order to reduce this risk, institutions like state health departments, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulate how these materials are handled and disposed of.

At DMI Solutions, we offer prime medical waste disposal services for hospitals and health systems.

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Essential Medical Waste Disposal Services for Hospitals & Health Systems

Hospitals have complex needs when it comes to medical waste disposal. The services that they offer are so wide-ranging, they require comprehensive waste disposal.

At DMI Solutions, we’re familiar with the disposal needs of hospitals and health systems and can deliver customized solutions to your needs. Hospitals may benefit from the following waste disposal services.

Biohazardous Medical Waste Disposal

Biohazardous medical waste, or red bag waste, refers to anything contaminated with infectious material, like blood, blood products, and bodily fluid. Hospitals create biohazardous medical waste in a number of ways.

Whether it is surgery, labor, and delivery, or emergency care, each may involve working in close contact with these substances. If directly exposed, staff are significantly at risk of contracting a disease or becoming infected.

To avoid this, you must store this waste using the appropriate biohazardous waste labels and dispose of it through proper channels.

 

Sharps Disposal

The medical community defines sharps as any tools with sharp edges that have the potential to puncture or cut the skin. Sharps waste is particularly dangerous because staff or patients are at great risk of infection if accidentally punctured by used sharps.

Sharps must always be contained in FDA-approved sharps containers to lower the risk of needlestick accidents. These containers are puncture-proof and leak-proof, making handling and transporting much safer.

 

Pharmaceutical Waste

Hospitals and health systems have access to an array of medicinal drugs to preserve the health and wellness of the patients they serve. Improper pharmaceutical disposal techniques can wreak havoc on the environment.

Harmful pharmaceutical waste should be properly disposed of through incineration. At DMI Solutions, we can dispose of OTC medications.

 

Sanitary Waste Disposal Solutions for Infectious Diseases

Medical waste disposal is essential in fighting off infectious diseases. By employing proper handling and disposal techniques, you can limit the risk of exposure and keep your staff and patients healthy.

 

MRSA

MRSA is a form of staph infection that is resistant to antibiotics, making it difficult to treat. Hospital patients are more likely to contract MRSA because of potential entry points like burns, wounds, and surgical sites.

Those battling MRSA must be isolated to reduce the spread of infection, and disposal services for these individuals require special precautions.

 

COVID-19

COVID-19 is an infectious disease that can affect the respiratory tract. Those infected with COVID-19 may experience mild to moderate respiratory symptoms, while some become seriously ill and die. Sanitary waste disposal practices can help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in hospital settings.

 

Confidential Document Shredding for Hospitals & Health Systems

HIPAA Privacy and Security Laws require hospitals and health systems to safeguard patient information. This refers to all information contained in medical records, including paper documents and computer records.

Paper document security breaches are a great risk to the security of staff and patients. Employing safe storage practices and partnering with a professional document shredding company reduces the risk of exposing this information.

 

Compliance Training Solutions for Hospitals & Health Systems

Whether you’re defending your company against data breaches or fulfilling medical disposal requirements, the most effective way to protect your patients is by continuously educating your staff on the rules and regulations that guide your practice.

Basic compliance training requirements for hospitals and health systems are:

  • Biohazardous Waste
  • OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
  • OSHA Hazard Communication Awareness
  • HIPAA Privacy and Security
  • DOT Hazardous Materials

At DMI Solutions, we offer regular compliance training for you and your staff to stay up to date on the latest requirements or to refresh your memory on existing regulations.

 

Partnering with DMI Solutions for Your Medical Waste Disposal Needs

At DMI Solutions, we appreciate the magnitude of the work you do for your patients.

That’s why we want to help make things easier on you by offering medical waste disposal solutions that provide peace of mind. We have helped many hospitals like yours successfully navigate the COVID-19 pandemic by providing exceptional medical waste disposal services and constantly adapting to the newest information and advice available.

If you’re looking for medical waste disposal services that you can trust, contact our team at DMI Solutions today.

Visit our Services page to see how we can partner with you for your facility’s healthcare waste.