While the number of home health agencies in the United States has been on a decline since 2013. In 2018 there were still over 11,000. It is predicted that the market will continue to consolidate according to Home Health Care News. But the fact remains that Home Health is here and here to stay. The need for these agencies to be efficient and cost effective means all aspects of the service require attention. Medical Systems has been working with Home Health agencies and their unique needs for over 20 years. Our tailored programs help drive cost out while remaining compliant and environmentally conscious. 

  • Consultative approach: Medical Systems will work with your staff to validate the waste streams your agency 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…
  • Sharps Containers: Medical Systems reusable sharps containers have been proven to reduce needle sticks by as much as 30%. Not all reusable sharps containers are created equal. Make sure the containers you use will not only meet your internal needs but are designed with safety and environmental impact in mind. Unlike most reusable sharps container programs Medical System’s program is available to most Home Health Agencies. Whether you use our reusable or disposable sharps containers is a matter of your needs and goals. Medical Systems’ Sharps Waste disposal program is designed to offer a wide variety of container sizes and service schedules to meet your agency’s needs. Learn More…
  • Pharmaceutical Waste: Understanding all the EPA, DOT, FDA and DEA regulations surrounding the disposal of unneeded or expired medications takes a lot of time. Developing a comprehensive pharmaceutical waste segregation program for your agency requires a solid partner in the pharmaceutical waste and hazardous waste field. Is your agency set up to avoid diversion of controlled substance waste? Should you commingle non-hazardous,  P, U and D listed pharmaceutical waste or should you segregate them? Medical Systems will work with you and our pharmacy consultant to determine the best course for your agency and then help you execute that plan. Learn More…
  • Chemotherapy Waste: Chemotherapy at home offered by home health agencies is not uncommon.  If your agency administers chemotherapy drugs it is imperative that you have a Chemotherapy Waste management program in place. You will need to identify chemotherapy drugs, the containers they are in, the tubing used to deliver them and then separate Trace Chemotherapy and Bulk Chemotherapy.  Medical Systems handles both Trace and Bulk Chemotherapy waste disposal and will work with you to determine the most cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and regulatory compliant way to manage these waste streams. Learn More…
  • Compliance Training: Making sure your staff members receive the proper, OSHA, HIPPA, DOT and Bloodborne Pathogen training is critical to your agency 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…