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How To Properly Package a Medical Waste Box

How To Properly Package a Medical Waste Box

As a biohazardous or medical waste “generator” (the location producing the waste) you are responsible for the proper segregation, packaging, and sealing for transportation of your waste. Properly packaging your regulated medical waste (RMW) is extremely important for your safety, the safety of others at your facility, and our environment. You can face high dollar fines for regulated medical waste that is not properly packaged.

Below are the steps for proper medical waste box packaging to help your organization remain compliant and safe.

COVID-19 Vaccine Disposal Solutions

COVID-19 Vaccine Disposal Solutions

For years, Curtis Bay has worked with healthcare facilities to safely collect, manage, and dispose of medical waste. As millions of vaccines create used needles, syringes and vials, this waste cannot be left unattended and must be disposed of properly as medical waste, given it is not suitable for landfills. Whether you are preparing for an increase in sharps waste, require more frequent pickups, or need additional supplies, we are here to support you.

The Most Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Pharmaceutical Waste

Curtis Bay Medical Waste Services has compiled the following list of frequently asked questions (and their answers) to aid in the understanding of pharmaceutical waste management and the associated challenges.
Coronavirus Handling Statement

Coronavirus Handling Statement

With the recent outbreaks of the Coronavirus, Curtis Bay has developed special handling procedure to ensure the safety of our customers, employees and public. As of now, the waste generated from treating a patient with Coronavirus does not require any regulatory special handling.  As a precaution, we ask that you follow the procedures outlined below when handling waste generated from the treatment of these patients.
10 Shocking Facts About Bloodborne Pathogens & Sharps Management

10 Shocking Facts About Bloodborne Pathogens & Sharps Management

You’ve heard the warnings, and stories about the transmission of dangerous bloodborne pathogens (BBP) that can occur as a result of unsafe sharps management practice. Honestly, the true gravity of failing to take the necessary precautions when handling and disposing of medical waste might surprise you.
USP 800 Preparation Checklist

USP 800 Preparation Checklist

Hazardous drugs are handled throughout a healthcare organization every day which poses risks to employees, patients and the environment. USP <800> outlines the practice and quality standards for the safe handling of these drugs through nearly every aspect of the medication process. This affects not only the pharmacy, but a variety of personnel, such as the nursing unit staff, environmental services, operating room staff and much more. Regulatory personnel are expecting to enforce the standards and hand out citations for non-compliance. Do you have your bases covered?

As the December 1, 2019 deadline draws closer, here are proactive steps that organizations can take to prepare and navigate the complexities of USP <800> compliance.

The 5 W’s of APHIS Waste

The 5 W’s of APHIS Waste

APHIS is the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service program run by the USDA to protect American animals, plants, and the agricultural industry. The goal of this program is to maintain the health of the United States agricultural environment by defending it from invasive, non-native plants, animals, insects and diseases.

We offer a full-service solution to APHIS waste management and disposal that reduces the risk of noncompliance fines, offers an environmentally friendly option and allows our partners to contain and control costs.

"What is a Sharp?" & Other Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Proper Disposal

"What is a Sharp?" & Other Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Proper Disposal

The subject of handling and disposing of regulated medical waste — and more specifically, sharps — is complicated and confusing. At Curtis Bay Medical Waste Services, we hear a lot of the same questions, and it’s our job to answer them.

What is a "sharp"?

In medical terms, it is any device with a sharp point(s) or edges that can puncture or cut skin. A sharp can be a needle, a syringe, an injection device, a lancet, or any other medical implement that is, well, sharp.

What you need to know about the EPA’s Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals Rule

Healthcare facilities are facing several changes when it comes to the management of pharmaceuticals considered to be hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The “Final Rule: Management Standards for hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals and Amendment to the P075 Listing for Nicotine” released by the EPA will go into effect on August 21, 2019.
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Prevent the Spread of Hospital-Acquired Infection with Proper Medical Waste Disposal

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