As a medical waste, sharps disposal regulations by state can vary considerably. Though federal agencies issue guidelines, protocols, and mandates for the safe disposal of sharps, every state has its disposal guidelines or requirements for safely handling, …
Medical waste, often called biohazardous waste, biomedical waste, infectious waste, red bag waste, etc., is a type of waste that is infectious or potentially infectious to humans or animals.
In addition to the historical due diligence objectives in healthcare, robust state and federal regulations have added a new layer of responsibility to healthcare providers.
As of April 13, 2020, the United States has over 525,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). With the treatment of coronavirus patients comes an influx of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other medical waste contaminated with the virus.
