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Safe waste disposal: essential for healthcare facilitiesNews
Dennis Van Vliet
Safe handling of medical needles and waste is crucial in hospitals and residential care facilities. Careless handling can lead to needlestick and cutting accidents and increase the risk of infection in healthcare providers and patients. Reliable needle and waste management systems are therefore indispensable in any healthcare facility.
The risks of unsafe waste management.
Careless handling of medical waste, such as used needles and fluids, can have serious consequences for both healthcare providers and patients.
For caregivers
- Needlestick and cutting accidents: every year, thousands of health care providers are injured due to unsafe management of needles, with an increased risk of infections such as hepatitis B and C, HIV and other blood-borne diseases.
- Stress and absenteeism: lancing incidents cause emotional strain and uncertainty, which can lead to lower productivity-yet at a time when pressure on the healthcare industry is already high.
For patients
- Spread infections: unsafe waste management increases the risk of cross-contamination, especially in busy healthcare environments. Pathogens can reach other patients and vulnerable people through waste streams.
- Hygiene and trust: poor waste disposal affects the quality of care and can damage patients’ trust in the healthcare facility.
Solutions for efficient and safe waste handling
Managing medical waste safely and hygienically is crucial in healthcare facilities. Sharpsafe and Vernacare offer solutions that combine safety, efficiency and sustainability.
Sharpsafe needle containers
Sharpsafe containers are a safe and environmentally friendly solution for handling needles and sharps. Available in sizes from 0.45 liters to 30 liters, they are suitable for a variety of applications in hospitals and other healthcare environments. The semi-transparent lids and ergonomic disconnect systems make it easy and safe to dispose of waste. In addition, the containers are made of recycled materials, contributing to a lower carbon footprint.
Vernacare Vernagel
Vernagel converts liquid waste into a solid gel, significantly reducing the risk of contamination. These absorbent granules are perfect for use in situations where hygiene is essential, such as spilled waste or patients with incontinence problems.
Storage racks and accessories
Vernacare offers practical solutions for organizing assistive devices. Bedpan supports and storage racks for poisons and washbasins ensure hygienic storage and an efficient workflow. This contributes not only to a clean working environment, but also to more overview and time savings for caregivers.
Want to know more? Contact Hospidex
Want to know more about safe and efficient waste handling in your healthcare facility? Hospidex will be happy to help you with expert customized advice.
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