The number of medical clinics in the United States is over 40,000. This 2016 number was published by Modern Health in a 2018 article.  The number continues to grow at a staggering rate. Many of these clinics are small businesses owned and managed by physicians or groups of physicians. Developing a comprehensive Medical Waste and Hazardous Waste program is not something that is in the forefront of most clinicians’ minds. Medical Systems has been helping clinics establish comprehensive, compliant, and cost-effective Medical Waste and Hazardous Waste programs for over 25 years. 

  • Consultative approach: Medical Systems will work with your staff to validate the waste streams your clinic is currently generating, as well as potential waste streams you may generate in the future. We will then find the most cost effective, environmentally friendly, and compliant way to address them. From simple Regulated Medical Waste to complex pharmaceutical segregation our team will address all waste streams, giving you piece of mind that you are ready to handle current and future needs.  
  • Regulated Medical Waste or Red Bag waste: The EPA defines regulated medical waste as “healthcare waste that may be contaminated by blood, body fluids or other potentially infectious materials”. Medical Systems’ Regulated Medical Waste disposal program is designed to offer a wide variety of container sizes and service schedules to meet your clinic’s needs. We will work with your staff to make sure what should and what should not be considered Regulated Medical Waste, to reduce over classification and increased cost. Learn More…
  • Pharmaceutical Waste: Determining whether you should comingle or separate non-hazardous, P, U and D listed hazardous pharmaceuticals can greatly impact the size and types of pharmaceutical waste you generate. Proper segregation can result in significant cost savings.  Medical systems will work with you and our pharmacy consultant to determine the impact of all options. We will then provide containers and signage to assist staff in proper pharmaceutical waste segregation. Learn More…
  • Pathology Waste: Depending on the types of patients seen in your clinic you may have pathological waste. It is imperative that you are prepared to deal with this waste stream appropriately. It is not compliant to place human tissue in Regulated Medical Waste (Red Bag) or Sharps containers. Medical Systems will provide pathology waste containers so any tissue collected can be placed in the designated container and then disposed of properly. Learn More…
  • Compliance Training: Making sure your staff members receive the proper, OSHA, HIPPA, DOT and Bloodborne Pathogen training is critical to your clinic remaining compliant. Medical Systems compliance training is designed to make staying up to date with current regulations as simple as possible. We will work with you to determine what staff members need what training and then set up a system to make sure initial and reoccurring training is completed. All courses are offered on-line making it much easier for staff members to complete the required training. Learn More…