Amy Piser
With 32 years experience working in healthcare, Amy has implemented sustainability initiatives for over 100 hospitals across the United States and brings unique practice and compliance expertise to healthcare waste management.
Latest Posts by Amy Piser
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What Is Regulated Medical Waste?
Learn all about what regulated medical waste is, along with types, and proper disposal methods. Read our comprehensive blog for essential information.
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OPIM: What It Stands For, Examples and Disposal Guidelines
OPIM stands for other potentially infectious materials and includes more than blood. Learn what qualifies under OSHA standards, real examples, and how to dispose of OPIM safely.
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Find Out Who is Most at Risk in the Latest AOHP Sharps Safety Exposure Report
Sharps injuries remain one of the most persistent risks facing healthcare workers today. Despite decades of regulation, safety-engineered devices and […]
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What Is a Medical Waste Incinerator and How Does it Work?
Discover the role of medical waste incinerators in healthcare waste management. Learn the processes, types, and how to achieve smart segregation with Daniels Health.
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Color Coding Requirements for Biomedical Waste
Learn more about color-coding for hazardous waste and why its important for your hospital to follow.
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What Is Pharmaceutical Waste?
Whether you operate a pharmacy, an outpatient center, a cancer center, an independent physician’s practice, or a hospital, proper pharmaceutical waste management is essential.
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How To Handle Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste In Hospitals
Pharmaceutical waste is one of the most common forms of healthcare waste, so it is important to know how to properly segregate and dispose of it.
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How to Ensure Safe Chemical Waste Disposal in Laboratories
Proper chemical waste management in laboratories is fundamental for protecting human health, ensuring environmental safety, and maintaining regulatory compliance. According […]
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Medical Waste 101: What Are the Different Types of Medical Waste?
Learn about the different types of medical waste and how to keep your healthcare workers safe when handling and disposing of it.
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The Importance of Waste Management in Non-Acute Care Facilities
Proper waste management in non-acute care facilities is crucial for ensuring regulatory compliance, protecting staff and patients and minimizing environmental […]
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How Often Should Employees Refresh Their Knowledge of the Biomedical Waste Operating Plan?
A biomedical waste operating plan is essential for healthcare facilities to manage biomedical waste efficiently and safely.
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How to Create a Biomedical Waste Operating Plan: Key Steps
Discover essential steps for building a Biomedical Waste Operating Plan that safeguards staff, meets compliance, and streamlines waste management practices.