Author: Kelsey Burpee

The OSHA Surprise Inspection To A Dental Office On Friday Afternoon

A local dentist in California had a surprise visit by a Cal OSHA inspector on a Friday afternoon. Not knowing the procedures, he refused the inspection. The auditor informed him that these inspections may not be rescheduled and if he insists, he has the right to obtain a warrant, and serve the warrant with the […]

A LOOK AT REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE: PAST & PRESENT

It wasn’t until the 80’s that the public was even remotely aware of the fact that biohazardous waste was being dropped into the landfills, and that this could be a potential problem. But when syringes started washing up on shore, people started to realize there was something wrong. This prompted the government to act fast, […]

BETTER WASTE MANAGEMENT COULD SAVE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY MILLIONS

The paper published by GPT revealed that the NHS (National Health Service is the name used for each of the public health services in the United Kingdom) spends over 700 million pounds every single year on the disposal of waste. The handling of this waste is critical and has a direct impact on the bottom […]

BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT IN INDIA:IT’S TIME FOR AN UPDATE

The effective management of biomedical waste is not just a legal responsibility, but also a social one. For a healthy and clean environment, proper management of waste is mandatory.  It’s exciting for us to see countries from around world adopting safer practices, as environmental hazards can be felt around the globe. Biomedical waste is any […]

WHAT WILL 5G MEAN FOR HEALTHCARE?

Internet-connected devices, from wireless phones to vehicles and household appliances, are increasingly becoming a part of our everyday world. Analysts predict there will be over 20.8 billion connected things in use worldwide by the year 2020. With the influx of devices and data, new generations of wireless connection, like 5G networks, are needed to keep things running […]

WE TAKE MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PRETTY SERIOUSLY, AND HERE’S WHY

It’s somewhat ironic that the tools we use to save lives can become so dangerous, but that’s the reality of biohazardous medical waste management.  Medical waste disposal has become one of the biggest day to day challenges encountered by administration and healthcare workers. It is often complicated by the concern of health professionals, policymakers and […]

DATA BACKUP IN HEALTHCARE

With the massive amount of responsibilities that come with running a medical facility, backing up data is probably not the first thing on your mind. Medical professionals are often so busy that they brush off issues such as data security until they are forced to pay attention due to an unexpected problem. With a few […]

TRAINING HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW HIPAA REGULATIONS

Safeguarding protected health information (PHI) is not only about implementing adequate cybersecurity protocols or ensuring networks use state-of-the-art encryption methods. Yes, tech solutions are essential to a comprehensive data security strategy, but compliance with HIPAA regulations must also involve every member of a healthcare organization. Security breaches don’t just come from overseas cyber hackers. Every […]

EVER WONDER WHAT WE DO WITH ALL THAT MEDICAL WASTE?

For many healthcare practitioners, disposing of their medical waste is a major job. Every single visit to a doctor’s office is likely to leave behind some type of waste, and it’s something many people have never even thought about before.  Last year alone, there were close to 146 million seasonal flu shots administered in the […]

HOSPITALS ARE SHYING AWAY FROM POWERFUL CLOUD MANAGEMENT TOOLS DUE TO SECURITY AND HIPAA COMPLIANCE CONCERNS

Security breaches and other potential HIPAA violations are, rightfully, a cause for concern among organizations within the healthcare sector. The fear of ransomware attacks or personal medical records being released has hindered many healthcare organizations from using technology, like cloud computing, that could revolutionize patient care, increase profits, and drastically improve communication and outreach. While potential […]