The Daniels Difference for Healthcare Waste Management

LOCAL AND RELIABLE SERVICE 

We don't subhaul, it's our trucks, drivers and experienced experts who will be with you every step of the way! Compliant reliable services at a frequency that suits your needs without any third party hauler risk. 

WE TAKE A CLINICAL APPROACH

Infection Control and Safety undergird everything we do; clinically engineered medical waste containers, robotic washing and decontamination, and a clinically trained team to help you build your waste management program 

ONE PARTNER, ALL WASTE STREAMS

Daniels is experienced and permitted to collection, transport and treat all waste streams that originate from a patient care environment including hazardous and non-haz pharmaceuticals and trace/bulk chemo waste

SEE OUR PROVEN RESULTS

Our case studies and peer reviewed studies from world-leading medical journals and hospitals prove the Daniels model. From nursing homes and surgery centers to universities and hospitals, we partner for results! 


 

 

Idaho Medical Waste Management | Medical & Biohazardous Waste Disposal

Daniels Health delivers expert healthcare waste solutions...


Managing infectious materials and high risk regulated waste puts a lot of responsibility on us as a transport, disposal and treatment provider, and we take this responsibility seriously. Incorrect hospital waste management can have detrimental effect on the environment. Infectious materials and pharmaceuticals can make their way into landfill and waterways, impacting our clean drinking water and harming local wildlife. Incorrectly disposed sharps can pose a high risk to laundry staff and environmental services staff, and incorrectly segregated hazardous waste or controlled substances can pose considerable risk in the treatment process.

 

With over 30 years industry experience serving healthcare, Daniels Health have a strong track record of partnership with over 6200 hospitals and healthcare facilities in both acute and non-acute care. Our products are industry-leading, designed by clinicians for the safety and security of healthcare workers handling high-risk waste, and our services are designed to seamlessly integrate with the fluctuating requirements of healthcare. Daniels was the pioneer or reusable sharps containers and since 1997 has led the industry in a safer alternative to sharps containment. Peer reviewed in five medical journals for their superior results in driving needlestick injury reduction, Daniels Sharpsmart containers are still today considered the safest sharps containers in the world. With solutions all waste streams, Daniels is the leading partner in healthcare waste services in Idaho. Here are some areas we cover:

ASK US FOR A WASTE CONSULTATION

 



A growing healthcare industry brings with it medical waste...


which is referred to in Idaho as “regulated medical waste, infectious waste and/or biohazardous waste” and can include, but isn’t limited to:

  • Pathological and Anatomical Waste
  • Cultures and stocks of infectious agents
  • Bloodborne Pathogens and Red Bag Waste 
  • Biohazardous Sharps
  • Isolation Waste and Contaminated Bedding

 

These regulations are managed by the DEQ (Department of Environmental Quality), however Idaho Hospitals are required to adhere to the specific requirements set out in the “Rules and Minimum Standards for Hospitals in Idaho" guide. Acceptable methods of safely disposing regulated medical waste include:

  • Steam sterilization in an autoclave
  • Chemical disinfection
  • Thermal inactivation
  • Incineration at a state-approved incinerator
  • Irradiation
  • Gas/vapor sterilization


IDAHO WASTE MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES

 


 

Biohazardous Waste Treated Responsibly 

Daniels Health uses state-of-the-art Autoclave technology for treatment of medical waste; we are committed to performing all treatment of regulated waste responsibly and in accordance with Idaho’s regulations, codes of practice and license requirements.


All Daniels facilities are fitted with Bondtech full vacuum steam autoclaves, powered by natural gas, using a boiler to generate steam to treat the waste at an average temperature of 285°F and using 30 psi of pressure. Our 4-step process includes:

  • Weigh and Scan: Our highly trained waste processing personnel weigh and barcode scan each collector; all applicable data is then recorded against the manifest number and permanently saved electronically
  • Sterilization and LoadingOn completion of the (approximate) 45-minute waste sterilization cycle, the autoclave bins are removed from the autoclave and staged for disposal 
  • Volume ReductionWaste contents at this stage have been reduced (melted) and comingled with all other waste and is now less than 50% of the original volume 
  • Landfill DisposalAutoclave bin contents are mechanically emptied into a 35 cubic yard self-contained (completely sealed) waste compactor for final disposal to landfill


We also provide your facility with online access to your manifests and clearly defined billing to keep track of all of your medical waste disposal records. Learn more about Idaho waste regulations and the expectations of Idaho hospitals and healthcare facilities on our latest blogpost here


 

Daniels Health understands the needs of healthcare facilities in Idaho.
Contact us and see how we can help your facility better manage your medical and biohazardous waste disposal.

 

855 251 2655         Request a quote      

 

 

 

 

Let's Talk About Idaho

While Idaho may be famous for its gemstones, trout production, potato sundaes, ghost towns and hot springs, there’s much more to the “Gem State” than meets the eye.

 

Sharing its borders with Canada, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming and Washington, Idaho has some of the most unspoiled terrain in the US. Idaho is home to some of America’s most beautiful parks and reserves such as Hell’s Canyon, which is deeper than the Grand Canyon, and Big Wood River where biking, hiking, rafting and fishing are all on the menu. Ski enthusiasts flock to Schweitzer Mountain or Sun Valley resort to hit the slopes of the Bald and Dollar Mountains.

Mountain biker enthusiasts can be found at The Route of the Hiawatha, near Avery, a 15-mile trail around the abandoned track of the original Milwaukee Road train route. If you prefer horseback, a visit to the Sawtooth National Recreation Area has more than 700 miles of equestrian and hiking trails across 756,000 acres. Looking to relax? Idaho has some of the best hot springs in the US including Bergdorf Hot Springs, just out of McCall, or Idaho’s most famous springs - Kirkham Hot Springs, just north of Lowman.

For a more urban experience, head to the state capital of Boise, where you can potter around the Capital City Public Market, visit Boise Art Museum or take in the stunning views at Boise River Greenbelt. Take a trip to Pocatello to see the Museum of Natural History or explore one of the 30 parks that are part of the Pocatello park system. Boise also where Idaho’s first medical school is located. The ICOM (Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine) opened its doors in 2018, with one of its primary objectives being to help alleviate the doctor shortage in the state.

 

Idaho State Resources & Requirements

Idaho DOEQ

900 N Skyline Dr # B,

Idaho Falls, ID 83402

208 528 2650

Medical Waste Disposal

Idaho Department of Health

450 W State St,

Boise, ID 83702

208 334 5500

Waste Classification

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality defines medical waste as “Regulated medical waste, also known as infectious waste and biohazardous waste, is a waste that is known or reasonably expected to contain pathogens. Pathogens are microorganisms (including bacteria, viruses, rickettsia, parasites, prions, and fungi) and other agents that can cause disease in humans or animals.”

Storage Requirements

Idaho state requirements mandate:

BBP waste is to be placed in bags that are either labeled with the biohazard symbol, are colored red, or both. Used sharps must be placed in containers meeting FDA puncture-resistant and leak-proof certification

During transportation of regulated medical waste, DOT requires packaging to be marked with the proper shipping name “regulated medical waste” and appropriate identification number “UN3291” for regulated medical waste. Shipping papers are also required and must provide the appropriate name and identification number plus the proper hazard and packing group, total quantity, number and type of packaging, emergency response phone number, and shipper’s certification.

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