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COVID-19 Vaccine Disposal  

COVID-19 waste handling and the collection and disposal of vaccine residue and contaminated sharps 

 

As the industry leader in safety engineered devices for the containment of sharps and pharmaceuticals, we pride ourselves as experts in the safe and compliant management of all vaccines, sharps and pharmaceutical waste. Across the United States we have been ensuring inventory to accommodate the surge of both pharmaceutical and sharps containers required for disposal of COVID-19 vaccines, rapid antigen tests or near-empty sharps as well as strengthening our service infrastructure to support timely responsiveness to demand.

 

 

COVID-19 Vaccine Disposal Management | An Integrated Partnership 


An integral part of COVID-19 vaccinations is not only temperature-controlled storage requirements of unused vaccines, but also the safe and compliant disposal of expired medications, rapid antigen tests, partially used vaccines and expunged syringes with trace amounts of vaccine. As a full service partner, Daniels Health manages every aspect of COVID-19 vaccine collection and disposal, from the provision of industry-leading containment systems that are hands-free and designed with inbuilt safety mechanisms, through to the compliant collection, transport and waste treatment of bulk vaccines or contaminated sharps

 

Understand our Approach to COVID-19 Waste

 


The Daniels Pharmasmart system introduces a new modern standard of secure COVID-19 vaccine vial and liquid residual disposal


Incorrectly disposed or unsecured vaccines and medications can have a detrimental affect on environment as well as posing extreme risk to people who come into unauthorized contact. Daniels Pharmasmart is America’s leading vaccine and pharmaceutical waste container designed to not only comply with, but exceed CDC guidelines. Designed as a hands-free system with inbuilt permanent security locks, anti-shatter and impenetrable plastic, and leakproof seals, the Pharmasmart eliminates cross-contamination risk and protects clinical staff in COVID-19 vaccine or vial disposal.


 

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Environmentally focused COVID-19 vaccine waste solutions for every sized patient-care facility

NATIONAL SERVICE, LOCAL SUPPORT 

With the second largest service infrastructure in the United States, we have national expertise in healthcare regulations and clinical support services for all sized facilities, from nursing homes to mutli-site hospitals. 

 

MINIMIZING INFECTION TRANSFER 

All Daniels service solutions are designed with a clinical-first focus; containers that eliminate touch and cross-contamination, robotic washing that achieves maximum sanitization, solutions that interface with patient care. 

SUPPLY + SERVICE STABILITY  

We have containers, education, trucks and people ready to support on scale; we have invested heavily in contingency planning to ensure that we are able to support US healthcare in its time of need. 

EXPERTISE WHEN YOU NEED IT 

Serving US healthcare for almost twenty years, we have compliance, education and clinical experts that can provide up to date guidance on compliant segregation, disposal and regulatory requirements.

The Daniels Pharmasmart and Sharpsmart containers protect users in vaccine disposal by
eliminating "touch" and unauthorized container retrieval; safety features include: 

HANDS FREE - NO TOUCH 


Daniels’ accessories facilitate hands-free disposal; the containers' no-touch design and robotic washing sanitization process eliminates contamination risk.  

KEY-ONLY WALL REMOVAL


Key-secured locking brackets secure Pharmasmart containers to a wall, eliminating risk of tampering, unauthorized removal or access to pharmaceutical contents 

OVERFILL PROTECTION 


The inbuilt safety tray installed in Pharmasmart containers eliminates hand-access to pharmaceutical contents and protects against container overfill and injury risk

CONTENTS IRRETRIEVABLE


The Pharmasmart is designed with temporary and permanent locks and a hand-restricting opening to eliminate container tampering or retrieval of contents

COVID-19 Vaccine Disposal Containers and Resources

P64 | Pharmasmart Reusable Pharmaceutical Waste Container

16.9Gallon Pharmaceutical waste container; ideal for secure areas generating large volumes of pharmaceutical waste.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Waste Disposal Guidelines Poster

Download this educational flyer on safe disposal processes for COVID-19 vaccine waste.
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S14 | Sharpsmart Reusable Sharps Container

3.7Gallon sharps container with a counterweighted safety tray and 'no-hands' access; ideal for patient room use.
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Dry Ice Disposal Guidelines

Educational poster for the safe disposal of dry ice which is being used to transport COVID-19 vaccines across the nation.
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S22 | Sharpsmart Reusable Sharps Container

5.8Gallon sharps container with inbuilt gravity-sensitive safety tray and overfill protection
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P14 | Pharmasmart Reusable Pharmaceutical Waste Container

3.7Gallon pharmaceutical waste container, tamper-proof design with inbuilt overfill protection
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P22 | Pharmasmart Reusable Pharmaceutical Waste Container

5.8Gallon pharmaceutical waste container with safety tray; ideal for pharmacies, drug draw-up/medication rooms, and wards. 
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P32 | Pharmasmart Reusable Pharmaceutical Waste Container

8.5Gallon pharmaceutical waste container with a counterweighted safety tray; ideal for major use in pharmacies, medication rooms, and wards.
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S32 | Sharpsmart Reusable Sharps Container

8.5Gallon reusable sharps container with an inbuilt counterweighted safety tray
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S64 | Sharpsmart Reusable Sharps Container

16.9Gallon sharps container ideally suited to facilities that generate high volumes of sharps.
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Cartsmart 1

Constructed of lightweight materials, this mobile cart has long-lasting durability and is easily cleaned.
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Soft Close 64 Series Accessmart

This storage solution enables a hands-free disposal and reduction of odors with its soft close mechanism.
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P64 Pharmasmart Operating Instructions

This safe operating procedure instructs users on the use of the P64 Pharmasmart collector.
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Pharmaceutical Waste Solutions Brochure

This brochures delves into the Daniels difference in managing pharmaceutical waste safely and securely. 
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COVID-19 Waste Handling for Daniels Customers Poster

Steps on COVID-19 waste management and proper packaging for transport.
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COVID-19 Waste Handling Processes Poster

A one-page guide on how to properly dispose of and package COVID-19 waste.
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COVID-19 Correct Waste Segregation Poster

A guide on how COVID-19 waste is classified and how to safely dispose of it.
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Static Floorstand - 64 Series

With an accompanying foot pedal, this mount permits the operation of elevating 64-Series containers to be hands-free.
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S-Series Floorstand

By preventing tipping or spillage, this floor mounting option enhances stability of S-Series Sharpsmart containers.
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Locking Wall Bracket - Left Side Lock

With a unique key lock, the Sharpsmart collector can be securely mounted and locked to the bracket.
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BROWSE ALL PRODUCTS

  • "Partnership in Sustainability..."

    Here at Centegra we are all about our future footprint concerning our environmental waste, this is where Daniels Health and Centegra become a very good match. Centegra’s working relationship with Daniels has been very professional throughout the years. One of the outstanding points that comes to mind is the reliability that Daniels has proven time and time again. 

    Tammie Johnson, Cumberland Medical Center, Crossville, Tennessee

  • "The Safety of my staff..."

    We are currently using Daniels sharps containers in all our departments. I, as the infection control sister at La Verna, have not experienced any problems with the containers provided and I am assured of the safety of all my staff and others through the correct use of these containers.

    Sr. Jonker, Infection Control Sister, La Verna Hospital, South Africa

  • "Could not be more pleased..."

    I could not be more pleased with the customer service and products we have received from Daniels.  Our business manager is part of our team and always willing to jump right into any situation, ready to problem solve and help

    Jennifer Foster, Manager, Infection Control/Accreditation & Regulatory Services, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

  • "Increased Staff Satisfaction..."

    Since Daniels took over our sharps removal in mid 2005, the level of staff satisfaction throughout this facility has increased significantly.

    Joseph Rizzo, Environmental Services, Lancaster Regional Medical Center

  • "I definitely recommend..."

    Daniels and Paul Oliver have a good working relationship.  We really like the Sharpsmart for their safety and durability as well as the process Daniels uses makes sure the containers are clean and smelling good when returned back to the hospital.  Both Daniels and the hospital are ECO friendly so the match is good between us. I would definitely recommend Daniels.

    Glenn Canning, EVS Director, Paul Oliver Hospital

FAQ's

Can reusable sharps containers be used for COVID-19 vaccine disposal?
Yes, Daniels Health Sharpsmart is the industry's leading safety-engineered reusable sharps container designed for sharps and "classified empty" syringes or vials. For up to date guidelines on the specifications of vaccines and their potentially hazardous properties, please refer to the CDC for guidance or seek the expertize of COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to provide guidance on the unique properties of each vaccine to ensure it meets 'non-hazardous waste' requirements.
Is my reusable container really safe to re-use after COVID-19 contaminated waste has been in it?
Yes! Our reusable containers are processed through our robotic washline that achieves a level of sanitization 4x higher than required by the CDC in the United States. The Daniels Washline process has been tested with 6-log blood suspensions of Staph Aureus and E. Faecalis and, after washing, revealing 100% elimination of challenge organisms. The Daniels Washsmart achieves the highest level of decontamination of any manual or robotic waste container washing process tested in US healthcare.
Will Daniels Health provide containers to temporary hospitals?
Yes, if Daniels is chosen to partner with a temporary hospital we will provide safe industry-regulated sharps or medical waste containers and/or medical waste boxes for the respective healthcare waste streams being generated.
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