Those mysterious plastic containers inside almost all medical facility rooms are actually biohazard waste containers. Even the most mundane item, such as a bandage, has biohazardous residues across the material. To prevent disease spread, specialized containers are used to hold and dispose of all soiled items. Patients should understand a few key concepts about these containers to know when they’re being used correctly. Continue reading “6 Facts Patients Should Know about Biohazard Waste Containers”
Month: May 2015
How the Medical Waste Autoclave Makes the World a Better Place
The medical field has a large volume of disposable products, from paper patient gowns to gauze. Although these items can’t normally be reused, there are other key products that can be recycled with proper sterilization. A medical waste autoclave uses steam to sterilize tools and other hardy items. The autoclave can actually make the world a better place in several critical ways. Continue reading “How the Medical Waste Autoclave Makes the World a Better Place”
