Long Term Care Medical Waste Disposal
Medical waste disposal is an important aspect of healthcare that is often overlooked, but it is crucial for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for both patients and staff in a nursing home. Medical Solution is a company that is dedicated to providing safe and efficient medical waste disposal services for nursing homes.
Medical waste refers to any waste that is generated during diagnosis, treatment, or vaccination. This can include sharps (needles and syringes), infectious waste (such as used bandages and gowns), and hazardous waste (such as chemotherapy drugs). It is important to dispose of medical waste properly because it can spread infectious diseases and cause harm to the environment.
Proper disposal of medical waste is essential in a nursing home because it is a high-risk environment for the spread of infectious diseases. The elderly population in nursing homes is particularly vulnerable to infections, and it is the responsibility of the staff to ensure that the environment is clean and safe. Improper disposal of medical waste can lead to the spread of diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B and C, and other blood-borne pathogens.
Medical Solution understands the importance of proper medical waste disposal in a nursing home, and we take it seriously. Our team of professionals is trained to handle medical waste in accordance with the regulations, ensuring that your nursing home remains in compliance with all laws and guidelines. Our medical waste disposal services include the collection, transportation, and disposal of all types of medical waste, including sharps, infectious waste, and pharmaceutical waste.
In addition to providing safe and efficient medical waste disposal services, Medical Solution also offers training and education to nursing home staff on the proper handling and disposal of medical waste. We understand that it can be difficult to keep up with the ever-changing regulations and guidelines, and we want to ensure that your staff is knowledgeable and prepared to handle medical waste in the safest and most efficient way possible.
In conclusion, proper medical waste disposal is essential for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in a nursing home. Medical Solution is dedicated to providing the highest quality medical waste disposal services to nursing homes, and we are committed to ensuring that your staff is educated and prepared to handle medical waste safely and efficiently. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help your nursing home stay safe.
Listed below are the most common types of medical waste found in long term care clinics.
- Sharps waste, such as needles.
- Materials such as gauze and gowns that accompany the deceased to the funeral home.
- Materials used in the preparation room such as disposable gloves, gauze and tubing.
- Pharmaceutical Waste
- Chemical Waste
- Radioactive Waste
- Bulk Chemotherapy Waste
Most important of all, biohazardous waste must be properly packaged in leak-proof containers that are properly labelled. Any sharps waste such as needles or syringes must be first placed in a rigid, puncture-proof container before being placed in the red biohazard bag. We will provide you with different sizes and types of containers you require for the various types of medical waste you discard. You decide when collection takes place at a custom scheduled time, based on your needs, and our drivers will come to collect your waste for disposal. After each treatment, a certificate of destruction is created and kept on file.
We help long term care/nursing homes/ retirement homes save an average of $2,500 per year on their medical waste disposal.