Two years ago, NHS England unveiled the NHS clinical waste strategy. It aimed to improve waste management practices amongst primary care providers to achieve the following: Healthcare professionals can look at the strategy to help formulate plans within their...
Medical waste disposal is critical in healthcare settings, as improper handling can lead to severe and wide-ranging consequences. It’s essential for professionals to not only recognise what constitutes medical waste but also to appreciate the implications of failing to...
The black and yellow offensive waste stream, also known as the tiger stripe, is for non-hazardous and non-infectious waste that may still be unpleasant to deal with because of its odour or appearance. Examples of this type of waste...
Orange is one of the most energetic, attention-grabbing and positive colours, and can impact our feelings. It is, most often, bright but in healthcare it often appears in décor and architecture as peach, a muted option in the orange...
Wheelie bins are an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, with waste products waiting to be collected for recycling, landfill, or incineration. Initial Medical investigated just how great the microbial contamination of wheelie bins is by using ATP swabs, and...
Various healthcare waste items require different treatments to ensure the safety of clinicians, patients, and the wider environment around us. This ranges from recycling or treatment to incineration or landfill. The journey starts with the clinician, who must appropriately...
Improper handling of clinical waste imposes significant health and environmental risks. Strict regulations are in place to ensure proper clinical waste management and disposal. Here are seven vital considerations to ensure your clinical waste disposal complies with all regulations:...
Personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand sanitisers are two absolute essentials in clinical care. But when they expire, you must dispose of them safely and legally. Increased demand over recent years meant many businesses stocked up on hand hygiene...
For many of us, Christmas time brings festive cheer, great food, and gifts, but also an extensive amount of waste. Whilst we’re looking to build a greener world, it’s easy to get caught up in the season and turn...