Recent surveys tell us that over 70 million Americans will be 65 or older by the year 2030. This staggering number has led to an increase in the number of Adult Living Facilities & Nursing Homes, and an increased interest in the way these facilities are disposing of medical and non-medical biological waste. Adult Living Facilities (elder and nursing homes) have to comply with regulations outlined by OSHA and the EPA; but also, many states now impose strict guidelines as well, since Adult Living Facilities/Nursing Homes are seen as healthcare providers. The increased demand and scrutiny means that your facility has a lot of regulations to comply with and that you have to deal with those products in a way that keeps your staff, your residents and your visitors safe. Medical waste can be defined as any material containing bodily fluids or blood, along with the typical medical supplies and sharps used in a healthcare setting.
Your facility may generate some or all the following hazardous waste products, which require specific disposal methods:
- Medical treatment waste, including gloves, masks and robes
- Solid waste, including any item contaminated with bodily fluids or material
- Liquid waste, including blood and bodily fluids
- Sharps waste, including needles, scalpels, syringes, slides or broken tubes and ampules
- Expired/No longer needed Pharmaceuticals
You can’t just include items that are soiled/soaked with blood or urine in your regular trash, it poses a significant health risk to others. With BioSecure all-inclusive waste management solutions, our clients can be sure their facilities remain compliant with all regulations, rules, and stipulations as defined by OSHA and EPA. Whether you have a single facility or multiple locations, BioSecure can help mitigate your risk by ensuring you are in full compliance with a shifting and evolving set of regulations and that you can do so in an affordable way.
When your medical waste needs are handled by BioSecure, you’re freed up to do what you do best, caring for and improving the lives of your residents/patients. Call us today for a free, no obligation perspective. We are here to assist.