The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is putting increasing pressure on healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care to patients at the lowest possible cost, while simultaneously reducing preventable readmissions. With over 1,700 IDNs in the country it is clear that there are significant advantages to these integrated systems and their ability to meet CMS goals. When trying to provide consistent care across all care delivery points, having a consistent Medical Waste and Hazardous Waste system helps to facilitate continuity of waste management processes and cost containment. Medical Systems is known throughout the markets we service for our ability to establish consistent medical waste and hazardous waste management systems through entire Integrated Delivery Networks. From the hospital to the outpatient surgery center, to the small primary care clinic, Medical Systems will work with your staff on the execution of the networks approved waste management program.
- Consultative approach: Medical Systems will work with the IDN’s management team to determine the waste streams each location is generating and the most cost effective, environmentally friendly, and compliant way to address them. What works for the large hospital will need to be adjusted to work for the small Urgent Care. The needs of the outpatient surgery center will be quite different than those of the pediatric clinic.
- Reusable 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. Container types and sizes will vary by care setting. Medical Systems will match the container location, size, type, and service frequency to meet each care location’s specific needs. Learn More…
- 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 System’ Regulated Medical Waste disposal program is designed to offer a wide variety of container sizes and service schedules to meet the needs of each care location. 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 your IDN should comingle or separate non-hazardous, P, U and D listed pharmaceuticals can greatly impact the generator designation for many of the IDN’s hospitals. Medical Systems will work with your pharmacist and our pharmacy consultant to determine the impact of all options. Medical Systems has a comprehensive Controlled Substance Waste diversion avoidance program, that can be easily implemented in all care locations. We will then provide the proper containers and signage at all locations that will assist staff in proper pharmaceutical waste segregation. Learn More…
- Chemotherapy Waste: The large chemotherapy infusion center has very different needs than the inpatient chemotherapy unit. Medical Systems offers different container configurations allowing us to match the product to the need. We will work with your teams at each location to determine the most effective, patient and staff friendly system. Learn More…
- Compliance Training: Making sure your staff members receive the proper, OSHA, HIPPA, 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…