There are three procedural types of radiology: Analog, Computed (CR), and Digital (DR). Analog is the “old school” way, which involves developing film to show the captured image. Computed radiology utilizes an imaging plate-cassette type system, rather than film, to capture images. Digital radiology is a method that completely digitizes the process. Although most of […]

If your business generates medical waste in California, there are many regulations you need to comply with. From the collection of the waste, storage, treatment, and final disposal, your business has “cradle-to-grave” responsibility for processing your medical waste safely and legally through all of these stages. (For a full list of California counties and any […]

Healthcare facilities, and other qualifying facilities in other industries, must abide by OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard. This Standard seeks to protect workers from occupational hazards that result from being exposed to potentially infectious pathogens. The Standard was set forth in 1991 andincludes 7 key components, one of which specifically outlines the requirement to create and […]

Trucking associations and carriers have been highlighting a significant truck driver scarcity for years. The American Trucking Association, which represents carriers and 50 affiliated state trucking associations, has been the most vocal. Their studies have shown a steady driver shortage increase since 2012. There has been recent debate on just how bad the scarcity is […]

Any business that generates medical waste is subject to federal, state, and local regulations. This applies to facilities such as doctor offices, dentist offices, veterinary clinics, and laboratories. How your staff handles and disposes of medical waste is your responsibility from “cradle to grave”: from the waste’s creation, all the way to when the waste […]

There are many agencies that medical facilities have to answer to. From medical waste handling and disposal regulations to required annual OSHA training, it can be overwhelming to stay on top of all the federal, state, and local laws. HIPAA is yet another body of rules to stay compliant with, and is arguably the most […]

If you run a clinic or doctor’s office, you will have to deal with medical waste. It is important to have a solid plan on how your business handles the waste it generates, for failing to do so could be costly and even deadly. The consequences for not having such a plan include safety threats […]

If you manage a medical practice, facility, or lab, you will need to decide on the best way to manage your medical waste treatment and disposal. There are two options to choose from. Hire a third-party carrier, or hauler, to pick up your medical waste, transport to their centralized facility, perform waste treatment, and finally […]