May marks National Cancer Research Month, a time to recognize the progress made in the fight against cancer and the innovation shaping the future of care. Over the past decade, advancements in chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and personalized medicine have significantly improved patient outcomes and survival rates. At the same time, the rise of specialty pharmacies and at-home treatment options has made care more accessible ...
From dental clinics to pharmacies, healthcare facilities generate a wide range of regulated medical waste. Much of it is contaminated with blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials. Managing this waste presents ongoing challenges, not only in protecting healthcare workers and the public from exposure risks, but also in navigating a complex regulatory landscape governed largely at the state level, with ...
Medical waste management has long been driven by compliance, whether it be meeting regulations, minimizing risk, or simply avoiding fines. Today, that standard is evolving into something more: compliance plus sustainability. Healthcare organizations of all kinds, from dental clinics to home healthcare agencies to veterinary offices, are now expected to manage waste safely and reduce its environmental impact. This shift is ...
Veterinary clinics manage a wide range of medical procedures every day. Everything from routine vaccinations and blood draws to insulin injections, anesthesia, and surgical care. While these procedures are critical to animal health, they also generate medical waste that must be handled properly to protect staff, patients, and the surrounding community. Among the most common forms of veterinary medical waste are sharps, ...
Sustainable medical waste management has become a critical priority for healthcare organizations as regulatory expectations tighten, and environmental concerns continue to grow. From dental clinics to veterinary offices, facilities today are not only responsible for protecting staff and patients, but also for minimizing their environmental footprint. With increasing volumes of sharps and biohazardous waste generated across ...
In March 2026, the pharmacy industry will gather in Los Angeles for the APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition hosted by the American Pharmacists Association. The annual event brings together pharmacists, pharmacy leaders, and healthcare innovators to explore the evolving role of pharmacy in patient care. As pharmacy practice continues to expand, new conversations are emerging around how pharmacists support patients beyond ...
Healthcare facilities generate a wide range of medical waste, but sharps waste requires especially careful handling. Sharps include items such as needles, syringes, scalpels, and lancets, or any other device capable of puncturing or cutting skin. As these items can cause injury and expose healthcare workers to bloodborne pathogens, proper sharps disposal is essential for maintaining a safe clinical environment and complying ...
Tattoo waste disposal is a critical part of running a safe, professional studio. Every tattoo procedure generates regulated medical waste, including used needles, ink caps, blood-contaminated gloves, gauze, wipes, and other disposable supplies. As these materials may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, they must be handled, stored, and disposed of according to strict federal and state regulations. Proper tattoo shop waste ...
Improper sharps disposal poses serious risks to healthcare workers, patients, and waste handlers alike. Overfilled or improperly handled sharps containers can lead to needlestick injuries, which expose individuals to bloodborne pathogens such as HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. These incidents are not only dangerous but also preventable. That’s why OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires employers to implement strict ...
Healthcare organizations generate regulated medical waste every day, from physician offices and independent pharmacies to clinical trial sites and long-term care facilities. Among the most tightly regulated waste streams are sharps, including needles, syringes, lancets, and auto-injectors. Sharps pose a significant risk of injury and bloodborne pathogen transmission, so federal and state agencies strictly regulate how they ...
