Analysis of an organization's waste stream

Article Abstract:

A procedure for waste stream analysis is presented. The first step involved in such a process is the classification of waste into general, medical consisting of noninfectious and infectious, chemical and radioactive waste. The disposal methods are then classified. The costs associated with each type of waste and its subsequent disposal is tallied. Waste stream analysis sheds light on the volume of waste, infectious and noninfectious waste, incinerators, vendors and recycling.

Management

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Disposable versus reusable linen: back to the future

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A study evaluating the benefits of changing the policy of using disposable linen over reusable linen was conducted using data from two Baptist Medical Centers. Analysis of data included an evaluation of the quality of each type of linen, claims of increased productivity with the use of disposables, cost variance and environmental issues. Results indicate that reusable linens may be more cost effective and may save the institution a substantial amount in waste disposal.

Research, Disposable medical supplies, Medical supplies, Disposable, Linen

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Information sources for medical waste management

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Two information sources that may be of use to waste material managers are presented. These are electronic databases and public agencies. Electronic databases such as ABI/Inform and the databases by the National Library of Medicine are specified. The services of public agencies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the EPA Public Information Office as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are listed.

Admin. of public health programs, Usage, Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Information services, United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, United States. Environmental Protection Agency, United States. National Library of Medicine, Databases, Medical wastes, United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ABI/INFORM (Database)

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