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Common Types of Healthcare Waste

ByJohn Weir

Hospitals generate a diverse range of waste types that require specific handling and disposal methods to ensure compliance with regulations, protect public health, and minimize environmental impact.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the various waste types generated by healthcare facilities, including examples and handling practices:

October Training Topics

ByJohn Weir

A little late, here are some suggested training topics for October:   Customer satisfaction surveys; HCAHPS, Press Ganey, Picker or your favorite. Don’t forget to add internal surveys and patient rounding results. Department team building. Always very important. Hazardous waste; transportation, handling and storage.