Does Your Current Medical Waste Packaging Process Have You Covered?
Best Practices for Creating a Regulated Medical Waste Packaging Process
Healthcare organizations that generate medical or other biohazardous waste must package it appropriately for disposal to ensure staff, patient and environmental safety, as well as to maintain compliance with federal, state and local regulations. While it may seem straightforward, organizations sometimes struggle to consistently and correctly segregate, package and dispose of regulated waste.
Ensuring Compliance with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard addresses the inadvertent transmission of bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) that can cause illness. Although the BBP Standard is one of the most critical regulations for healthcare organizations, it is also one of the most challenging to comply with and is a frequent source of noncompliance for smaller healthcare facilities. Click below to find out everything you need to be aware of regarding OSHA’s BBP Standard.
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