How to Reduce Excess Biomedical Waste With Med Monkey

If your Indianapolis medical facility is looking for ways to cut costs, reducing biomedical waste is a good place to start. Med Monkey is your locally-owned medical waste disposal partner. We can help you navigate the complexities of medical waste disposal. Our comprehensive program is designed to make your facility’s waste management efficient and compliant and save you real money.

Med Monkey’s Medical Waste Reduction Program

Effective biomedical waste management is crucial for medical facilities. Improper disposal not only escalates operational costs but also poses significant environmental and health risks.

At Med Monkey, we offer a free 3-step biomedical waste reduction program for businesses who need it.

Step 1: Waste Stream Audit

The first step in Med Monkey’s medical waste reduction program involves a thorough audit of your waste stream. Our professional team analyzes your current waste management practices to identify what portion of your waste is actually non-hazardous.

The initial assessment helps clarify potential savings. Industry guidelines suggest only 6-15% of total waste should be deposited into red bag containers. By identifying these opportunities, we can offer tangible cost-saving insights and strategies.

Step 2: Staff Education

Once the waste stream audit is complete, Med Monkey focuses on educating your staff. That’s because proper knowledge and practices in medical waste disposal play a pivotal role in reducing waste.

Often, staff unknowingly put non-hazardous waste in hazardous waste containers. Unfortunately, hazardous waste disposal can cost ten times as much as solid waste disposal. We provide comprehensive training sessions to inform your employees about these cost differences and the importance of correct waste segregation.

Employees learn the differences between regulated medical waste, sharps, recyclables, and solid waste. After the training, your team will be better equipped to handle waste disposal responsibly.

Step 3: Implementing Action Plans

The final step involves implementing an action plan tailored to your facility’s specific needs. Med Monkey will develop and establish written policies and procedures designed to guide the waste-handling process from start to finish.

We also ensure that different waste types are segregated into clearly labeled, accessible containers. This systematic approach helps maintain compliance and instills best practices across your organization.

Reducing biomedical waste is about compliance and reducing your operating costs. If you’re ready for help making smart economical choices for your Indianapolis, Westfield, or Richmond medical facility, Med Monkey is just a phone call away. Contact us at (317) 855-9248 or request a free quote online today!