Biohazard Disposal In Texas

Proper biohazard disposal in Texas isn’t just a good idea, it’s mandated and regulated by federal and state laws. The reason for so many rules and regulations for disposing of medical waste isn’t just the protection of patients and employees in hospitals and other types of medical facilities, it’s also the protection of the environment. The process, and many times the problem, of biohazard disposal in Texas starts in the hospital or clinic. When a syringe is used or bloody gloves are removed, it’s the job of the staff to place these items - and hundreds of other contaminated items - in the correct containers for storage until they can be removed from the premises and properly disposed of. Usually, larger facilities contract with a third party medical waste disposal company to handle their biohazardous waste.

In general, improperly-handled medical waste in a hospital or medical office is only a danger to those people who are on-site like doctors, nurses and patients. But medical waste that is improperly handled after it leaves the facility is a danger to the environment, which makes it a danger to the general public. And, unfortunately, this is a major and widespread problem. The healthcare system in the United States generates over 2 million tons of waste every year and …show more content…
How does this impact the environment? Many of these items contain toxins like mercury and when put into a landfill can contaminate groundwater that eventually ends up in the water supply that humans and animals drink. In addition, many items are contaminated with bacteria and other disease organisms that can also enter the public water