Aesthetics clinics waste guidance Aesthetics professionals are not only trusted to enhance patients’ features and confidence, but are relied on to run hygienic, compliant, and safe clinics. An often overlooked but vital area of this trust depends on the...
Simple reminders for gold-standard waste management around the dental laboratory can be really helpful. Ensuring items are segregated appropriately is key to protecting staff and the environment. Understanding why waste needs to be segregated is just one step to...
Healthcare services such as GP clinics and medical practices can manage a wide range of waste day-to-day, and need to be prepared to handle and dispose of items safely. To ensure a clinic has its waste workflow in order,...
Microbiological items in the laboratory workflow help make landmark discoveries, but they need to be managed safely when they enter the waste workflow. RPS 233 is a regulatory position statement (RPS) that affects all laboratories managing microbiological products. They...
Care homes produce waste every single day, and all items need to be disposed of safely to protect residents and staff. Managing waste items is also important for regulatory compliance, and ensuring the nursing home provides high-quality care. What...
There is set guidance for segregating waste depending on the hazards it presents. One of these hazards is a risk of infection, which is influenced by patient health. What makes patient waste hazardous? For a waste item to be...
Keeping your dental practice clean and efficient is crucial, and that includes managing the disposal of old or redundant equipment. As we enter late spring, it’s a great time to review your storage areas and address any outdated items...
Laboratories must safely discard products every day. Waste management is a predictable part of laboratory workflows, and so it’s possible to optimise the daily routine by placing containers at points of use. There are several advantages of conveniently placed...
Tooth extractions are needed for various reasons in dental care, but make no mistake, they aren’t anatomical waste. At least, teeth don’t need to be discarded as anatomical waste in the same way that other soft and hard tissues...
Every busy healthcare practice juggles countless priorities. Patients need attention, staff require training, and regulations must be followed. In the hustle, a pre-acceptance waste audit might seem like just another task to tick off. But imagine discovering your clinic’s...