Medical Waste Management Florida

 

Medical waste also known as biohazardous waste, sharps waste, biomedical waste, or infectious waste – is a byproduct of healthcare facilities and commercial businesses. But what is the proper medical waste disposal? Medical Waste Management Florida  Medical waste is broadly classified as any item that comes into contact with body fluids. Specifically, it is any solid waste that is generated in the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of humans. This type of waste was once collected in special bags and plastic boxes in clinical settings and then disposed of like normal trash. However, this process was quickly found to spread diseases and viruses and potentially cause outbreaks. Sharps disposal can be a tricky business. One needle stick can take a life, or deliver thousands in fines from the EPA or other government bodies. To make things worse, regulations are always in flux, and they can change drastically across state or even local lines.