According to SBDCNet there are over 21,000 funeral homes in the United States. The Medical Waste and Hazardous Waste needs of the funeral home are extensive, from basic Sharps management to complete Hazardous chemical waste management. Each one of these waste streams require a partner that understands not only the complexities of these waste streams, but also how to comply with the many regulations overseeing this industry, in an environmentally friendly and cost-effective manner. 

  • Consultative approach: Medical Systems will work with your staff to confirm the different medical and hazardous waste streams you are generating.  From the sharps and gauze, to the PPE your staff uses, to the chemicals used in the embalming process our team will address all waste streams. We will determine the most cost effective, environmentally friendly, and regulatory compliant way to address them.
  • 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 each funeral home’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…
  • Hazardous Waste: The chemicals used in the embalming process are hazardous and require proper classification and disposal. Because these chemicals are frequently mixed with potentially infectious bodily fluids including blood, they are not only hazardous chemical waste, but they are hazardous biological waste. Failure to follow the EPA, FDA, DOT and state disposal regulations precisely can lead to severe fines. Obviously, there are several other hazardous chemicals that may be used in a Funeral home that would also need to be classified and handled correctly. Medical Systems will work with you to identify these chemicals and to set up a proper disposal process to deal with them. Learn More…
  • Compliance Training: Making sure your staff members receive the proper, OSHA, DOT and Bloodborne Pathogen training is critical to your organization 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…