Have you been hearing mixed guidance for managing and packaging mpox waste? 😕 We summarise our recent blog on the subject written by waste expert Phil Steer in this newsletter to give you the key takeaways. Our roundup of helpful tips and featured resources can help you towards that goal! Welcome to Issue #15 of Waste Matters – our theme for this month is Healthcare Waste. What’s in this issue? ⚪ Highlights from our latest blog written by healthcare waste expert Phil Steer ⚪ How to correctly package Mpox waste in your facility ⚪ Featured resource: What You Need to Know About Mpox Infographic From the team here at Sharpsmart we hope you enjoy the content, and please feel free to share this with anyone you think may benefit from the information. #Healthcare #HealthcareWaste #HealthcareRegulations #Compliance #Mpox #MpoxWaste
Sharpsmart UK
Hospitals and Health Care
Partnering with clinical staff within the four walls of healthcare to provide safe, sustainable clinical waste solutions
About us
If you could make your healthcare facilities even safer - would you? From peer-reviewed sharps containers to waste minimisation systems and tailored collections, Sharpsmart’s safety-driven solutions have helped healthcare facilities across the UK to: • Protect staff and patients • Reduce CO2 emissions • Meet sustainability targets • Prevent and contain infection • Stay compliant • Reduce costs Part of the Daniels Health group which has operations in Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand, UK, Europe and South Africa; Sharpsmart is widely regarded as a leader of innovation in the clinical waste space. Our flagship product - the Sharpsmart collector, was launched in 1999 and is now used in thousands of healthcare facilities around the globe. It has been peer reviewed in numerous medical journals with findings that indisputably assert it as the safest sharps collector in the world. Through education, innovation and service, we are committed to make the healthcare industry safer for the people who work in it and continually drive the development of ecologically sustainable solutions to reduce the environmental impact of clinical waste. Find out more at: www.healthcarewaste.sharpsmart.co.uk
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External link for Sharpsmart UK
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Spennymoor
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1986
- Specialties
- Medical Waste Management, Sharps Waste Management, Healthcare Education & Compliance, and Clinical Waste Management
Locations
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Primary
Unit 44, Enterprise City
Meadowfield Avenue
Spennymoor, DL16 6JF, GB
Employees at Sharpsmart UK
Updates
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Join us as we peek behind the curtain of the sensitive nature of confidential waste to reveal exactly what it is alongside some examples – all without a breach of confidence… From healthcare to retail and government agencies, the proper management and disposal of confidential waste is crucial. Healthcare facilities in particular handle vast amounts of sensitive information, making it imperative to protect patient privacy, adhere to legal standards, and prevent data breaches. Learn all you need to know about confidential waste, explore the risks of improper disposal, and discover some best practices for managing it effectively. https://lnkd.in/ey3wUSiE #Healthcare #HealthcareWaste #ConfidentialWaste #WasteManagement
What Is Confidential Waste? – 10 Examples
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Ever wondered how our Sharpsmart reusable containers are cleaned? 💧🧼✨ Hear from medical microbiologist, speaker, and researcher on sharps injury prevention Terry Grimmond. Terry provides an overview of how Sharpsmart's reusable sharps containers are cleaned and sanitised to achieve high-level disinfection that exceeds requirements. https://lnkd.in/eRx-e6FC #Healthcare #HealthcareWaste #WasteManagement #InfectionPreventionandControl #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl
How Are Reusable Sharps Containers Cleaned?
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Want to know the secret of our 8 step Washsmart process? 💧🧼✨ 1 / Weighing and scanning 2 / Decanting and emptying 3 / High-pressure flushing 4 / Washing 5 / Hot rinse 6 / Drying 7 / SmartGuard coating 8 / Quality control check The Washsmart conducts a multi-stage decontamination process using a thoroughly tested combination of: 💦 Water pressure 🌡️ High temperatures ✨ Hospital-grade disinfectant 🧼 Biodegradable detergent This automated system decants, washes, sanitises, and dries our containers, enabling the hands-free, safe and thorough decontamination of our containers. Learn more about our Washsmart here 👇 https://lnkd.in/enxZ8XBy #Healthcare #HealthcareWaste #WasteManagement #InfectionPreventionandControl #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl
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Kicking off National Recycling week at King George’s Hospital Lovely to support Mitie and Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust with all the great projects on providing more sustainable solutions.
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Infection Prevention Week 🦠🧼 At Sharpsmart, we understand that infection prevention starts with proper waste management. Safely handling and disposing of waste plays a crucial role in protecting patients, healthcare workers, and the community. During Infection Prevention Week, we’re proud to support the efforts of healthcare professionals by ensuring safe, compliant, and sustainable solutions for managing all healthcare waste. Together, we’re helping to reduce risks and promote a safer healthcare environment. #InfectionPreventionWeek #HealthcareWasteManagement #InfectionControl
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We do healthcare waste management differently. Hear it from our customers! Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Discover the Sharpsmart Difference: https://lnkd.in/egaNeinA #Healthcare #HealthcareWaste #WasteManagement #ClinicalWaste #NHS
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World Mental Health Day 💚🌍 Today, we recognize the importance of mental health and the need to break the stigma surrounding mental health challenges. At Sharpsmart, we believe that mental well-being is just as important as physical health, and we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees, partners, and communities. Let’s continue to create safe spaces for open conversations, show compassion for one another, and seek support when needed. Together, we can foster a culture of care and understanding. You are not alone. 💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #SupportAndCare
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Healthcare professionals! We’ve got a question for you… What do you feel is the biggest infection risk in your facility? Let us know in the comments 💬 #Healthcare #HealthcareWaste #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #InfectionPreventionandControl
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What if there was a sustainable ideal that also prioritises safety, hospital hygiene, and infection risk reduction? When you’re continually working hard to hold hospital hygiene to the highest standards, Net Zero can seem like a ‘nice-to-have’ that can’t take priority over safety… You’re probably looking for: ⚪ Evidence of compatibility with hospital hygiene standards. ⚪ Measurable improvements in staff and patient safety. ⚪ Streamlined workflows with minimal staff behavioural change. ⚪ A true solution should fit seamlessly into your existing workflows and support your strategies, not hinder them. That solution exists, and you can find it here 👇 https://lnkd.in/edAR7aJN #Healthcare #HealthcareHygiene #InfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #InfectionPreventionandControl #NetZero