In healthcare services, it’s vital that all members of the team understand the prominent workflows that affect the safety of professionals and patients. This applies to clinical waste disposal, where items can pose a risk of harm immediately after...
Clinical waste disposal in healthcare services is not always straightforward. A variety of waste items willbe produced every day, in various quantities, during different procedures. Each waste item needs to beassessed for the hazards it presents, and to ensure...
Many items used in everyday healthcare, veterinary and dental practices are disposed of immediately after use. Others may be autoclavable, but inevitably will reach the end of their lifespan. This results in high levels of daily clinical waste creation....
Pharmaceutical items used throughout healthcare routines require careful management to protect clinical teams, patients, and waste handlers from harm. This is especially the case with cytotoxic and cytostatic waste, both of which can be severely damaging if they come...
Every healthcare practitioner will need to safely store clinical waste items in the practice, often in large quantities. Wheelie bins offer an effective solution to waste storage, collecting items which can then be easily transported before collection. These must...
A pre-acceptance waste audit is much more than just a legal requirement for healthcare practices; it is a vital tool for ensuring the highest standards of patient and staff safety. By accurately categorising and managing clinical waste, you create...
Healthcare professionals carry out detailed waste management workflows for a wide variety of reasons. This includes the need to protect the environment around us and minimise infection risks for clinicians, patients and anyone else who may come into contact...
Improper sharps disposal creates serious risks. Needle injuries, infection transmission, and potential legal penalties. In the UK, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is responsible for enforcing sharps safety regulations, emphasising the need for robust protocols. Confidence in your...
Our sense of smell is incredibly powerful and has been shown to have direct links to how comfortable we feel in a particular environment. It is the sense with the greatest emotional and sensitive impact, and it transfers directly...
Laboratory clinical waste guidance The laboratory can use a number of different materials day to day, and produce a variety of hazardous solutions, which each require safe handling. Understanding key aspects of the waste workflow is vital for a...