Recycling is one of the most important aspects of the waste management workflow, and helps healthcare practices look after the wider environment. Segregating recyclable items can substantially reduce the volume of general clinical waste produced by a practice. Depending...
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...
A single mistake in hazardous waste disposal can lead to severe fines and harm to staff, patients, and the environment. Are you confident your hazardous waste compliance meets the legal standard? As a healthcare professional, you must actively manage...
Healthcare professionals use intravenous (IV) drips for a variety of reasons. These include providing key medicines, electrolytes, vitamins and minerals, but they are also used for sedation as an alternative to anaesthesia. Midazolam (a benzodiazepine) is the most commonly...
Pharmacies and chemists will produce waste every day. They could operate within a hospital, supermarket or on their own premises. Managing waste items and ensuring they are safely disposed of will protect pharmacists, technicians, patients and the environment. The...
When establishing a waste management system in a laboratory, it’s important to understand the guidelines and regulations that professionals are held to. These shape the workflows used daily, and ensure technicians and visitors are kept safe. It’s important to...
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...
During the colder weather and shorter days of winter, our habit of staying for longer indoors and the natural dip in seasonal immunity create an ideal environment for viruses to spread. While many of us consider seasonal sniffles unavoidable,...
Dental professionals produce waste every day, from single-use PPE such as gloves and face coverings, to packaging for clean equipment. However, other common waste items are teeth – and clinicians must be prepared to manage them. Every member of...
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...