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Florida Bio-medical waste removal includes the removal of medical or clinical waste deemed essentially useless and can contain some contagious or infectious material. Since this is a great environmental concern today, medical waste disposal is considered an important step in protecting public health and the ecology and preventing infections in hospitals and other healthcare buildings.
The main advantages of bio-medical waste removal are:
• Decreasing the chance of infections
• Lowering the risk of injury for the medical staff, patients and visitors
• Reducing unpleasant smells
• Removing the chance of soil or ground water contamination with microorganisms or chemicals
• Providing a more aesthetically pleasing atmosphere within the facility
Naturally, anyone handling contaminated medical waste is at a risk from being infected. Normally, this waste is discarded by a designated waste management service provider. However, the problem often arises if the cleaning staff is not aware of the risks they are in with such waste. Therefore, it is the duty of their supervisor to explain these risks to them and to make sure that they follow the right procedures.
Who’s at Risk From Bio-Medical Waste?
The following people in particular are at a high risk from infection of bio-medical waste removal if not done the right way:
1. Staff. Facility staff is especially at risk from injuries caused by needles or blades. Even a small cut or piercing from these can lead to transmission of very serious infections such as HIV .Every year, nearly half million needle-stick injuries are reported by healthcare practitioners in the United States. The best way to protect the staff from infections is to have them vaccinated against Hepatitis B.
2. Patients. If the doctor, nurse or other staff hasn’t carried out medical waste disposal correctly, they can transmit an infection to the next patient.
3. Local community. Inappropriate bio-medical waste removal is one of the biggest threats to the community and its members. For instance, discarded contaminated medical waste can easily be found by children and cause injury or infection. Another issue comes from scavenging medical waste. Such practice does not only put scavengers at risk of infection, but also the patients if the same waste, such as needles, blades and syringes is reused in medical facilities.
The best way to minimize the risks brought by medical waste is to educate the staff and the local community about proper ways to remove it and the dangers of contaminated medical waste. By doing this, healthcare facilities in particular can greatly reduce risks connected with medical waste removal.
Of course, education is only the first step in this. Adhering to state and federal regulations and laws regarding medical waste and introducing modern technologies and methods of doing so is another important step in reducing the risks from contaminated and infectious medical waste.
Bio-medical waste removal is best done by a qualified staff working in a waste management company. Call us now for a free quote to find the best Florida medical waste disposal service available.
