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Virtually any location creates refuse. Homes and businesses are alike that way. Another similarity is in that the garbage generated depends largely on the location. A home creates different trash than a business. A restaurant makes different refuse than a retail store. In that same logic, healthcare locations like clinics, hospitals, labs, and nursing homes create both regular trash and a very dangerous form of refuse called regulated or medical waste. Such refers to any waste created through the diagnosis, treatment, curing, or immunization of disease. Putting this material in the regular trash is irresponsible and dangerous. As such, it requires specific methods of disposal to ensure the safety of both people and the environment. Georgia Medical Waste is a company quite familiar with the processes and laws associated with disposal of medical waste.
Restricted forms of waste can cover a wide variety of types. Some are medical, others are practical, and others still cover a matter of privacy. Regulated forms of waste include the following, but are not limited to just these.
Chemotherapeutic – The use of radiation for various therapies can be helpful. However, the contaminated materials must be carefully dealt with. This includes the IV bags and tubing, gowns, gloves, and even the needles involved.
Sharps – Anything used to puncture or cut tissue remains sharp even after use. Scalpels and needles are a danger alone, and especially so after being contaminated.
Pharmacological – Medication helps individuals to overcome or endure an illness. If you are not ill, then these medications are poison. Even out of date materials can be dangerous.
Pathological – Any fluids, tissue samples, organs, or other body parts must be treated as if infectious. So much so that even their containers are treated as infectious and must be destroyed properly.
Overclassified – Any old forms or charts are not physically dangerous, but contain vital information that must be kept private until the information is non-recoverable.
The reason regulated and medical waste in Georgia is so heavily restricted is to protect both people and the environment form being contaminated. To that end, various laws exist on the Federal, State, and even Local levels in order to maintain safety. This is above and beyond the statutes put in place by OSHA. That group is focused heavily on safety in the workplace, and does work in tandem with the waste laws. In order to dispose of these materials, a company must be educated in each tier of laws and regulations in order to remove the threat and remain safe at all times. Members of Georgia Medical Waste are specifically trained and kept up-to-date on these regulations. So much so that they are licensed individuals on the matter, and specialists in the safety laws. This allows our experts to remain fully aware of the dangers and proper procedures in handling various types of medical waste in Georgia.
Unfortunately not all workplaces are as aware of the various needs the law puts upon them. Georgia Medical Waste can assist in this situation as well. With our extensive knowledge, we are happy to offer training services to our customers. Members of our team will gladly come to your work site and offer training to your staff. As they will encounter the medical waste as such is created, it is vital that your people understand the risks and know how to properly handle and store it. Doing so will keep not only your staff safe, but also any patients currently in the facility. Regardless of if this is an initial training or a refresher course, your staff needs to remain current on the handling and storage procedures for any and all forms of waste they will encounter.
The expertise of our staff is driven by the dedication to excellence in our field. Remaining familiar with all the laws and ordinances allows us to be ready to handle a broad range of regulated waste in Georgia. Assisting in that expertise and knowledge is our network that spans much of New England. With various states and facilities in each state to consider, their experience offers a wealth of information when dealing with any situation. Specialists both in disposal and transportation, they are ready to both rely on our understanding and offer counsel whenever issues arise. Such gives us a much more comprehensive skill set to draw upon. This support offers an edge over our local competitors, and allows us to be ready for more diverse and difficult situations.
Unlike regular waste, medical waste in Georgia must be disposed of properly in ways that depend on what type of waste it is. Most waste removal is about storage and putting the waste where it won’t be a bother to others. Medical waste must be removed and then neutralized. In some cases, this means an incinerator, reducing the material to ash and ensuring it cannot harm or infect others. In other cases, an auto-clave is used for similar effect. Rather than destroying the material, the auto-clave will get hot enough to destroy any infectious material but not enough to melt a scalpel. This allows some materials to be made inert and safe for further use without destroying them. Doing so means a recycling of some materials and lowering overall costs in the healthcare system. Even more materials can be made safe using chemicals like bleach to sterilize them. Understanding how to properly handle medical waste in Georgia is a specialty of ours, and we are prepared to treat each type of waste properly.
Georgia Medical Waste is a local company that is intensely proud of our staff. Each member is a licensed and highly trained individual in this unique field. Our goal is to be able to handle your regulated and medical waste needs quickly and efficiently. Our expertise allows us to remain familiar with all the laws and red tape involved with this industry, and how to circumvent the major issues. Any time that government is involved, red tape is unavoidable. A benefit for our customers is that dealing with that issue ensures we want to pass none of that on to you. Our business model is specifically made to be as simple and easy to use as possible. For instance, our billing statements are designed to be completely transparent. You will not see any vague charges or ambiguous fees on your statement. Each item you are billed for will be clearly labeled and easy to read. At any time you can see precisely what you are being charged for, and how much. We also do not use a contract system like some of our competitors. Rather than forcing you to sign a document locking you into a specific time with our services, we want our quality of work to stand out and make you want to continue with us. Hiring us is simple and easy, and we also can be discontinued whenever you wish. However, we are certain that our commitment to excellence and our expertise will make us a company you wish to continue to use for the foreseeable future.
Georgia Medical Waste is composed of licensed experts, the best in our area at dealing with regulated and medical waste. The determination to be the best in our area allows us to stand out among our competitors and be recognized as such. The experts that we employ can not only handle a variety of your waste issues, but also offer training to help keep your staff safe. Through an extensive network of specialists, intimate familiarity with OSHA and applicable laws, prompt service, and a clear business model, we are confident that we can be a great asset to your facilities.
