Going green is important to many laboratories, but making waste workflows environmentally friendly may not be simple. Laboratories in university and medical environments have been described as “the last frontier” for environmental attitudes, and many may assume that laboratory...
Aesthetic clinics can present a risk of infection for clients if hygiene and waste workflows aren’t properly followed. This means individuals could develop conditions as severe as sepsis without the right protection. Sepsis is a difficult-to-spot, life-threatening condition. It...
Care home residents typically have various day-to-day needs, from social interaction to support with food, drink and self-care, as well as the provision of medication. Some pharmaceutical items will be simple to manage. Nurses and social care practitioners should...
New rules surrounding food waste management and recycling take effect from 31 March 2025.The legislation requires all workplaces to separate the following waste after discussion with their waste collector: Most healthcare and social care practices are subject to these...
Offensive and clinical waste in healthcare waste management must be separated to minimise the risks of personal harm and negative environmental impact. In Health Technical Memorandum 07-01, the clinical waste colour code delegates highly infectious material to yellow containers,...
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...
When working in veterinary care, it’s important to ensure that all waste items are safely and securely managed to protect veterinarians, clients and their animals. Like any other form of healthcare, treatments delivered in veterinary facilities create waste items...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Proper Management Waste disposal might not be the most captivating topic in healthcare, but it’s a less visible force that keeps everything running smoothly. Offensive waste, often with an unpleasant smell and an unsightly...
Aesthetics waste includes medical equipment and materials used in cosmetic and beauty treatments, and most are a form of clinical waste. Aesthetics waste streams should be disposed of in colour-coded containers, based on the type and risks that they...
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...