Why Facility Decontamination Services Require Special Attention

1. Why Facility Decontamination Services Require Special Attention Evidently it is very important that all healthcare waste is safely disposed of to avoid any possible negative impact on the environment and on the public safety. One of the biggest challenges of managing healthcare waste is that this type of waste contains potentially harmful microorganisms that can infect hospital patients, health workers and the general public. Lab Pack Management is crucial as it can avert other potential hazards that include drug-resistant microorganisms which spread from health facilities into the environment. The disposal of untreated healthcare wastes in landfills can lead to the contamination of drinking, surface and ground waters. For all these causes, management of medical waste requires special attention and diligence. For management of waste the most important steps to follow include reduction in the volume of wastes generated and ensuring that proper hazardous waste segregation is done. Facility Decontamination is effective if you can keep a record of the amount of each pharmaceutical product that is needed and avoid ordering too much. Establish a "first in first out" system, so that the packages which are going to expire first are used first. The key to effective management of healthcare waste is segregation (separation) and identification of the waste. Facility Decontamination Services you hire must guarantee that they provide proper hazardous waste transportation, dispatch documents should be completed, and all arrangements should be made between the waste producer, carrier and treatment facility. Moreover the vehicles or containers used for the

2. transportation of healthcare waste must not be used for the transportation of any other material. They should be kept locked at all times, except when loading and unloading. For medical facilities like hospitals and laboratories it is necessary to choose a safe and environmentally compatible treatment of hazardous healthcare waste In recent years, many waste brokering companies have sprung up commissioning their customers waste to the cheapest bidder, often with no idea if in fact these contractors are licensed to handle such materials. Without any lapse in the process it is necessary to handover the task to Environment Agency who will be able to tell you if the company has the correct licensing. It is the legal responsibility of the healthcare providers to ensure that they avert the obvious dangers to human health, as the producer of the waste to ensure correct disposal and avoid prosecution. EMSLLC offers facility decontamination services since most of the healthcare waste is regarded as hazardous and may create a variety of health risks. Disposing of pharmaceutical and other chemical waste such as lab waste can be highly problematic. Contact information Toll Free: (877) 222-2381 Phone: (864) 654 4860 Fax: (864) 654-4816 Email: emsllc@emsllcusa.com Main Office: 107-1 Wall Street, Suite1. Clemson, SC 29631