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Mary Ogg : Sharps Injuries in the OR

Mary Ogg provides insight into how sharps injuries occur in the OR and how to reduce risk.

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Medical Waste Considerations for Surgical Centers

What standards apply to surgical centers when it comes to healthcare waste?

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The Importance of Cradle-to-Grave Medical Waste Management

You are responsible for your healthcare waste management from it's creation to it's full disposal. Learn the importance of the cradle-to-grave process.

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Needlestick Injury Reduction Strategies in Hospitals

Methods to reduce the risk of needlestick injuries in healthcare facilities.

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Treatment of Medical Waste

Medical waste can be treated a variety of different ways - it all depends on federal or state regulations and the nature of the waste.

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10 Things to Consider with Sharps Disposal

Sharps Disposal is a large part of any facility's healthcare waste management program - make sure you have the basics covered.

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Diseases Caused by Improper Healthcare Waste Disposal

Up to 25% of discarded medical waste is hazardous and can cause injury, illness, or diseases in humans or animals - dispose of waste properly.

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10 Things to Consider with Chemotherapy Waste Disposal

Essential compliance and safety tips for disposing of chemotherapy waste.

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Medical Waste Considerations for Dentists

Dental practices have strict guidelines for healthcare waste disposal like any other healthcare facility. Learn what you need to know.

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How do Hospitals Dispose of their Healthcare Waste?

Hospitals have a lot of things to consider when it comes to healthcare waste disposal - learn the basics.

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Medical Waste Considerations for Research Labs

Research facilities can often generate as much medical waste as a healthcare site. Learn what you need to consider as a research facility when it comes to disposal.

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Healthcare Waste Considerations for Long-Term Care Facilities

When the term “healthcare waste generators” comes to mind, it’s reasonable that most people think of hospitals. But healthcare waste […]