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Choosing a Miami bio-medical waste disposal company is not a decision that the management of a medical facility should take lightly. Whether we are talking about large hospitals, medical research laboratories or small clinics, the importance of proper medical waste removal cannot be overstated.
However, apart from major universities and large hospitals that have manpower trained for this, equipment and, of course, budget to pay for it all, other facilities have to turn to specialized waste disposal companies.
Here are a few things that can help the management of any medical facility when choosing a bio-medical waste disposal company:
• Carefully look through the contract
Before signing any kind of contract, you have to carefully read every page of it. You can’t jump at putting pen to paper because the disposal company charges less than others. There can be a number of traps involved here that you aren’t aware of. For instance, you might have signed a contract that allows the medical waste removal provider to increase their prices 10-fold from their original.
Look at the cancellation policy before you sign. Is there one in the first place? With most service companies, you will get a 30-day notice before their contract with you ends. Remember to always send your cancellation notice with certified mail, or your letter can “get lost” with the other mail.
Don’t forget to take a look at fees and charges. If a bio-medical waste disposal company wants to charge you for things such as maintenance, paperwork, it is a very good indication that something is wrong. It is best to avoid such providers. Thankfully, however, most service providers are open about their fees and surcharges.
Generally, a golden rule here is that when the contract is short and simple (like a couple of pages only), the provider isn’t looking to nickel-and-dime you for every little thing.
• Is their staff friendly?
The rule of thumb for every service provider, not just for bio-medical waste removal companies, is that the quality of service always goes hand-in-hand with how friendly and willing to help their staff is.
This is often more important than the price they are charging for their services. If you find a company whose employees are more concerned about helping you than getting your money, you hit a jackpot.
• Mail-back Disposal
Some medical facilities simply don’t generate as much medical waste and can benefit from using mail-back disposal.
This is a very good way to save some cash as you they don’t have to keep regular waste pickup schedules. All you have to do is buy a kit every time you have some waste to be removed.
Plus, since there are no contracts, you can easily switch providers with no trouble.
Having a bio-medical waste disposal company that you can rely on is of great importance for hospitals and other medical facilities. A provider whose staff is not only well trained and knows its business well, but is also friendly and willing to help and with which you can sign a clear contract is a true keeper. If you manage to find one such, stick with them.
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