Understanding Medical Waste
Various healthcare facilities create different types of waste that fall under the medical waste umbrella. Each requires its own kind of disposal. They are:
- Infectious waste, or biomedical or biohazard waste, includes disposable items that have come into contact with bodily fluids, including blood, urine, and saliva. Such items include used bandages and gauze, disposable gloves, contaminated syringes, and IV bags.
- Pathological waste, such as skin, organic tissue, and body parts, is usually limited to hospitals, surgeon offices, and autopsy facilities.
- Sharps waste is defined as almost any object used to cut through skin and sometimes beyond. Examples include scalpels, lancets, retractors, clamps, pins, staples, and syringes.
- Pharmaceutical waste, which includes expired or unused medications, is often found in pharmacies, doctor's offices, dental offices, senior care facilities, and hospitals.
- Chemical waste found in the laboratory of a medical office, hospital, or chemical manufacturer includes items used in research and diagnosis, such as outdated chemicals, Petri dishes, other forms of glassware, and materials used to clean up chemical spills.
Medical Waste Disposal in Indianapolis, IN
Proper medical waste removal and biomedical waste disposal cannot be emphasized enough. Bio-One of NW Indiana understands this, and that is why our teams are highly trained and bring so much experience to our business partners.
Possible health risks, such as infection, transmission, and exposure to hazardous substances, along with the environmental impact through contamination or improper disposal, can be very severe.
Improper medical waste disposal can also cost medical facilities a lot of money, as fines are imposed for improperly handling such hazardous waste.
Top Medical Waste Disposal Services in Indianapolis, IN
Bio-One of NW Indianapolis follows state and federal guidelines for the safe removal and disposal of our regularly scheduled medical waste pickups. We handle a wide with a wide range of medical waste and are committed to following regulations for pick-up and transport while ensuring the safety of your staff and ours.
We offer weekly, monthly, and quarterly transportation and one-time pickups for facilities such as:
- Medical examiner offices
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Surgeon offices
- Veterinary offices
Our containers are marked clearly to prevent any user error during transportation and disposal. When done correctly, the risk is nominal.
In addition, Bio-One offers training for paramedics and other first responders on how to deal with medical waste. They and many healthcare workers encounter some form of medical waste every day.
Our training involves methods on how to best handle medical waste and how to limit risks associated with its handling.
Medical Waste Disposal Process in Indianapolis, IN
Bio-One offers secure transportation and proper disposal for each type of medical waste, and biohazardous waste. We offer 24/7 cleanup services in case of a spill or other emergency while complying with all state and federal regulations.
Top Medical Waste Disposal Services
Locally owned and operated, Bio-One of NW Indianapolis has been a part of the Indianapolis, IN community for many years now, and we are proud to help keep it clean and educated. We strive to make a difference in our neighbor's lives. We truly care. You'll receive the best help available from the professionals at Bio-One Of NW Indianapolis.
Whether you are interested in routine service or have a one-time emergency, contact us when you need us!
