The prevention of needlestick injury is one of the powerful benefits to be gained with appropriate sharps disposal. Improperly discarded used needles are a potential source of infection and injury for healthcare workers and health facility patients. By employing safe sharps disposal methods like puncture-proof containers and adherence to the guidelines can help in minimizing the risk of needlestick injury. This is a safeguard not only for those touching the sharps but also against infection and disorders.
It also prevents harm to the environment by ensuring sharps are disposed of correctly. Sharps thrown into ordinary trash can get buried in landfills and become hazardous to solid waste workers and the environment. Sharps must be discarded in a container specifically designed for that purpose which is “puncture-resistant” and can be closed so as to prevent spillage. XIEHE MEDICAL Ne:A line of waste collection boxes designed for easy filling and emptying, to meet industry program standards and regulations, where applicable.We provide a range box to set every demand in the health care sector.
For healthcare institutions and businesses that need to dispose of a lot of sharps containers, buying in wholesale can be economically viable. Buying sharps disposal containers in bulk can help save money for facilities and ensures that they will always have the large quantities of sharps containers needed to fulfill their needs. XIEHE MEDICAL also provide wholesale sharps disposal containers, make the facility able to stock large volume of waste management materials.
Wholesale sharps disposal containers also save facilities precious time and resources between emptying their containers. With a continuous source of sealed containers available, there are no excuses for employees not to use them at their convenience versus increasing the chances of unsafe disposal. Bulk purchasing also offers the convenience and peace of mind that they will have a steady supply of sharps containers to meet their facility's needs.
Trusted sharps disposal is an important part of your daily routine to make certain that you, and anyone else who might encounter your old needles or other sharps, are protected from accidental needlesticks. XIEHE MEDICAL provides easy, sharps disposal at our medical centers, pharmacies and community partners. Your local health department or waste management company may also offer information about sharps disposal programs in your area. By selecting a reliable company that abides by correct disposal practices, you are safeguarding yourself and others from harm.
Sharps disposal There are multiple concerns related sharps disposal, but needles thrown in the waste, or even flushed down a toilet are two common incorrect ways to dispose of them. This may put sanitation workers, janitors and others at risk for needlestick injuries. Related to this is the problem of not knowing how best to dispose of such sharps, and a ‘fear factor’ among people using sharps in the home. XIEHE MEDICAL would like to bring awareness of the need for safe disposal of sharps to avoid accidents and contamination.
The preferred method of sharps disposal is by using an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container. The containers are puncture resistant, ensuring that needles and other sharps are contained properly. When the container is full, it can be sealed and discarded at a drop-off site or through mail-back. XIEHE MEDICAL supply these containers to our patients and customers to promote public health and safety. Following is a set of rules that can aid in the prevention of the human-related problems caused by inappropriate sharps disposal.