Even though hospitals were not responsible for the incidents, they were the major targets of the legislation. The AHA is working to keep the Medical Waste Tracking Act from becoming a blueprint for a national program. Congress is now in the process of reauthorizing the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, which is expected to contain new federal requirements for medical waste. Once a hospital has established a responsible strategy for managing medical waste, it should focus on educating the public. Trustees and administrators can cite facts that should alleviate public apprehensions.
Medical waste is the major environmental issue facing hospitals today.
People are afraid of medical waste. The Continuing Saga.