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Buyers’ Guide DIRECTORY
CATEGORY LISTINGS Air & Surface Cleaning/ Disinfection Systems 1 Priority Env. Svcs., Inc Abatement Technologies Advanced Vapor Technologies, LLC AmeriVap Systems, Inc Biomist, Inc Bioquell Inc Cleanint ClorDiSys Daylight Medical Hygiena Infection Prevention Technologies, LLC sBioMed LLC Steriliz, LLC TRU-D LLC TSK Products UltraViolet Devices Inc UVAIRx Inc Vaportek Inc Xenex Healthcare Services
Alternative Energy Systems
Automated Equipment & Container Cleaning Systems Aaqua Tools ARE Industries Better Engineering McClure Industries, Inc Neptune Wash Solutions
Automated Wheelchair Disinfection Systems Hubscrub Company
Balers & Compactors Allegheny Shredders American Baler Co Harris IPS Balers Mfg J.V. Manufacturing, Inc Marathon Equipment Co San-I-Pak Inc The Mark-Costello Company
Containers, Carts, Casters & Wheels (Linens) Arrow Casters & Wheels Bomac Carts McClure Industries, Inc PCM Medical Waste Recycling Tecni-Quip Carts
Containers/Carts (Recycling & Document Storage) Big Dog Shred Bins Bomac Carts Jake, Connor & Crew Inc Jedstock Inc McClure Industries, Inc Rehrig Healthcare Systems Schaefer Systems Intl., Inc Scott Distribution LLC / Scott Containers Solutions Inc Tecni-Quip Carts Toter Inc
Containers (Pharmaceutical, Medical Waste, & Sharps) BD Medical Daniels Sharpsmart Envirotain, LLC Jake, Connor & Crew Inc McClure Industries, Inc PCM Medical Waste Recycling Post Medical Inc Rehrig Healthcare Systems San-I-Pak Inc Scott Distribution LLC / Scott Containers Sharpsology Snyder Industries Inc Solutions Inc
Food Waste Containers & Compostable Bags BioBag Ecosafe Zero Waste Jake, Connor & Crew Inc Natur-Tec®
Hand Hygiene Compliance System
NewWay Global Energy PEAT International Inc SunWize Technologies Inc ZeroWaste Energy Systems
DebMed USA LLC WINTER 2017
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2017 Hazardous & Regulated Waste Disposal & Infection Compliance Services AMS Med Waste LLC Assured Waste Solutions Clean Harbors Curtis Bay Medical Waste Svcs. Golder Associates Inc JT Environmental Consulting Kessler Consulting Inc Medasend Biomedical Inc MedAssure One Sustainabile Method Recycling LLC Pharma-Cycle Inc PharmWaste Technologies Inc Prime Compliance Quest Recycling Services, LLC San-I-Pak Inc Sharps MD Sioux Services LLC Solid Waste Solutions Corp SRI Surgical Stericycle Visionary Solutions LLC
Janitorial Supplies & Services Century Products LLC Geerpres Inc Jani-King International, Inc UniFirst Corporation Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC TL Services, Inc
Liquid Waste Disposal Systems (Biohazardous) Ansell Sandel Med. Solutions Bemis Health Care DiSorb Systems, Inc Dornoch Medical Systems, Inc Liquitech, Inc Stryker
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Medical Waste Device Recycling Implant Recycling Stryker
Medical Waste Treatment Systems (Autoclaves, etc) BioMedical Technology Solutions BN Green Technologies Bondtech Corporation Clean Waste Systems ECODAS Envirotek Honua Technologies The Mark-Costello Company OnSite Sterilization, LLC OZONATOR Industries Paragon Waste Solutions Red Bag Solutions San-I-Pak Inc Sterilis Medical Corporation SteriMed Medical Waste STI Biosafe Vertisa
Motorized Carts, Tugs & Lifting Systems Bayne Premium Lift Systems PHS West Inc Red Devil Equipment Co
Odor Control West Sanitation Services Inc Zorbx
Recycling Services Battery Solutions
Regulatory Services & Training Compliance Publishing Corp
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Sanitizing Products, Hand Cleaners & Dispensing Systems BioMed Protect, LLC Clorox Professional Products CS Medical, LLC Dial Corp, A Henkel Company Ecolab Inc Elyptol, Inc Georgia-Pacific Professional Germ Pro Products GOJO Industries Inc Kimberly-Clark Professional Micro-Scientific® Palmero Health Care Parker Laboratories Proctor & Gamble Professional Disposables Intl. Resurgent Health & Medical Safety-Med Products Spartan Chemical Co, Inc Sporicidin by Contec, Inc Surfacide UltraClenz Vital Vio Wexford Labs Xpedx
Shredding Equipment (Plant-Based & Office Shredders) Allegheny Shredders MBM Corporation Harris Republic Machine Security Engineered Machinery Co Shred-Tech UNTHA America Vecoplan, LLC WEIMA America, Inc Whitaker Brothers
Solvent Recovery Systems B/R Instrument Corp
Spill Control Materials SorbTech Mfg, Inc UltraTech International
Tracking Devices & Software (Healthcare) Walsh Integrated
Trade Associations American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) Copper Development Association Inc Medical Waste Management Association (MWMA) Practice Greenhealth
Uniforms & Work Clothing UniFirst Corporation
Waste Tracking & Routing Software (Medical Waste Collection & Transport) Clear Computing EZshred Software Imec Technologies Inc PC Scale Inc™ RouteOptix Mgmt Systs Inc
X-Ray Film Recovery/ Silver Reclamation AMS Med Waste LLC Arch Enterprises, Inc Commodity Resource & Environmental Inc Pyromet Silver Refiners Rochester Silver Works LLC United DMS of Tennessee LLC
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1 Priority Environmental Services, Inc Fort Worth, TX (817) 595-0790 www.go1priority.com
Aaqua Tools
Rancho Cordova, CA (800) 777-2922 www.AaquaTools.com
Abatement Technologies Suwanee, GA (800) 634-9091 www.abatement.com
Advanced Vapor Technologies, LLC Everett, WA (800) 997-6584 www.advap.com
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American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Chicago, IL (312) 422-3800 www.ashe.org
AmeriVap Systems, Inc Dawsonville, GA (800) 763-7687 www.amerivap.com
AMS Med Waste LLC
Lake in the Hills, IL (855) 633-9278 www.amsmedwaste.com
Ansell Sandel Medical Solutions Chatsworth, CA (866) 764-3327 www.sandelmedical.com
Arch Enterprises, Inc Mexico, MO (800) 835-0478 www.archenterprises.com
ARE Industries
Wichita, KS (316) 943-5000 www.areindustries.com
Arrow Casters & Wheels Allegheny Shredders
PO Box 80 Delmont, PA 15626 (800) 245-2497 Joe Barush solutions@alleghenyshredders.com www.alleghenyshredders.com Allegheny Security Grinders are your solution when the highest level of destruction is required. Utilizing our proprietary single-shaft rotary design coupled with screen sizes ranging from 3/8” to 4”, these powerful grinders provide secure dump and run destruction of confidential documents, digital media, plastics, and various types of medical waste.
American Baler Co
Bellevue, OH (800) 843-7512 www.americanbaler.com
Murrieta, CA (888) 449-2228 www.arrowcaster.com
Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) Chicago, IL (312) 422.3860 www.ahe.org
Assured Waste Solutions
Gastonia, NC (704) 865-7550 www.assuredwaste.com
B B/R Instrument Corp Easton, MD (410) 820-8800 www.brinstrument.com
Battery Solutions
Howell, MI (800) 852-8127 www.batteryrecycling.com
Bayne Premium Lift Systems Greenville, SC (800) 535-2671 www.baynethinline.com
BD Medical
Franklin Lakes, NJ (201) 847-6800 www.bd.com
Bemis Health Care
Sheboygan Falls, WI (920) 467-4621 www.bemishealthcare.com
Better Engineering
Baltimore, MD (800) 229-3380 www.betterengineering.com
Bomac Carts / Royal Basket Trucks 201 Badger Parkway Darien, WI 53114 (262) 882-5000 Cindy Lapidakis sales@bomaccarts.com www.bomaccarts.com H e a v y - D u t y u t i l i t y ca r t s a re our specialty. From Recycling, Manufacturing, Shipping/Receiving, Commercial Laundry and Mailrooms, our offering meets a broad range of uses in many industries. See ad on pg 6
BioBag
Palm Harbor, FL (727) 789-1646 www.biobagusa.com
Big Dog Shred Bins
Poway, CA (855) 792-4050 www.bigdogshredbins.com
BioMedical Technology Solutions, Inc Englewood, CO (866) 525-2687 www.bmtscorp.com
Biomist, Inc
Wheeling, IL (847) 850-5530 www.biomistinc.com
Bioquell Inc
Horsham, PA (215) 682-0225 www.bioquell.com
BN Green Technologies San Diego, CA (855) 294-2227 www.bngreentech.com WINTER 2017
Bondtech Corporation
1278 Highway 461 Somerset, KY 42503 (800) 414-4231 Elsa Brown elsabrown@bondtech.net www.bondtech.net BONDTECH is a full service company designing, engineering and manufacturing autoclave systems, with material handling, for technical industries such as infectious medical waste treatment, aerospace composites, glass lamination, rubber vulcanizing, wood treating, yarn setting and many other applications in industry and medical waste management. See ad on pg 4
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Century Products LLC
334 South Warminster Rd Hatboro, PA 19040 (215) 734-1400 / 877-445-DIRT www.cleanearthinc.com Clean Earth is one of the largest specialty waste companies in the country providing disposal and recycling options for an array of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes. Our vast portfolio of technologies services nearly every industry that generates waste including retail, medical, pharmaceutical, energy, infrastructure, commercial and industrial markets. It is our unique capability of providing a one-source, full-service solution to handle multiple waste streams from a single customer that separates us from the competition. Our processes are detailed, our due diligence is tireless, and our results provide unmatched recycling solutions for our customers with the utmost in customer service. See ad on pg 2
Clean Harbors
Norwell, MA (877) 500-6737 www.cleanharbors.com
Cleanint
Georgetown, TX (888)715-0464 www.cleanint.com
Clear Computing
Tinton Falls, NJ (888) 332-5327 www.clearcomputing.com
ClorDiSys
Branchburg, NJ (908) 236-4100 www.clordisys.com 10
Dornoch Medical Systems, Inc
Compliance Publishing Corp
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Oakland, CA (800) 537-1415 www.cloroxprofessional.com
Greensboro, NC (800) 927-0981 www.centuryproductsllc.com
Clean Earth, Inc
Clorox Professional Products
Clean Waste Systems
200 Birch Ave S Maple Lake, MN 55358-0304 (877) 478-5195 Peter Jude peter@cleanwastesystems.com www.cleanwastesystems.com Clean Waste Systems is the designer, manufacturer, parts and service company for its patented, OMW1000 Ozone Medical Waste Processing System in the United States and foreign markets. Clean Waste Systems specializes in the design and development of ozone-based technologies using Humidizone™ for its sterilization and sanitation processes. See ad on pg 20
Edina, MN (800) 242-9723 www.compliancepublishing.com
Copper Development Association Inc New York, NY (212) 251-7200 www.copper.org
CS Medical, LLC
Creedmoor, NC (877) 255-9472 www.csmedicalllc.com
Curtis Bay Medical Waste Services Baltimore, MD (855) 228-1715 www.curtisbayenergy.com
D Daniels Sharpsmart Commodity Resource & Environmental Inc
116 E Prospect Ave Burbank, CA 91502-9946 (818) 843-2811 / (800) 943-2811 www.creweb.com Commodity Resource & Environmental, Inc. was founded in 1980 as a full-service silver recovery and silver refining company. CRE is one of the largest purchasers and recyclers of medical x-ray film and graphic arts silver bearing film in the United States. CRE also offers a secure HIPAA BAA compliant system for all your x-ray film records and a certificate of destruction and insurance. Ship or deliver your scrap film to CRE for maximizing your recycling profits. CRE was the first NAID (National Association of Information Destruction) AAA certified refiner in the U.S.and we are celebrating 37 years in business. See ad on pg 5
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Chicago, IL (312) 546-8900 www.danielsinternational.com
Riverside, MO (888) 466-6633 www.dornoch.com
ECODAS
Seattle, WA (864) 381-8856 www.ecodas.com
Ecolab Inc
St Paul, MN (877) 927-9726 www.ecolab.com
Ecosafe Zero Waste
Surrey, BC Canada (604) 560-5133 www.ecosafezerowaste.com
Elyptol, Inc
Santa Monica, CA (424) 500-8099 www.elyptol.com
Envirotain, LLC
Hudson, OH (216) 255-5107 www.envirotain.com
Envirotek
Charlotte, NC (704) 351-7311 www.envirotekww.com
Daylight Medical
Middleburgh Hts, OH (800) 459-8500 www.daylightmedical.com
DebMed USA LLC Charlotte, NC (866) 783-0422 www.debmed.com
Dial Corp, A Henkel Company
Scottsdale, AZ (800) 253-DIAL www.dialprofessional.com
DiSorb Systems, Inc Philadelphia, PA (866) 287-6672 www.disorb.com
EZshred
PO Box 8 Chesterland, OH 44026 (877) 392-7123 tjulian@ezshred.com www.ezshred.com EZshred is a simple to learn, yet extremely powerful software system to run your medical waste and shredding business. From scheduling and routing using Google maps to invoicing and creating manifests, EZshred takes care of the details so you have time to manage and grow your business. Also ask about our Android and Apple smartphone apps, recycling, record storage solutions and cloud services!
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Geerpres Inc
Muskegon, MI (231) 773-3211 www.geerpres.com
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Honua Technologies Honolulu, HI (808) 523-3140 www.honuatech.com
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J.V. Manufacturing, Inc Springdale, AR (800) 678-7320 www.jv.com
JT Environmental Consulting
Professional
Atlanta, GA (866) 435-5647 www.gppro.com
Orlando, FL (888) 583-6826 www.jtenv.com
Germ Pro Products
Jake, Connor & Crew Inc
Tampa, FL (800) 966-5367 www.germproproducts.com
Gient Heating Industry Co
Chongqing, China (613) 794-6886 info@gient.cn www.gient.net Gient is China’s leading manufacturer of medical waste treatment systems. We provide smart medical waste treatment solutions with latest technologies and lowest cost. See ad pg 15
GOJO Industries Inc Akron, OH (800) 321-9647 www.gojo.com
Golder Associates Inc solutions@golder.com www.golder.com
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Harris
Hubscrub Company
1015 Candia Rd Manchester, NH 03109 (603) 624-4243 Karl Soderquist service@hubscrub.com www.hubscrub.com HUBSCRUB is an automated wheelchair cleaning and disinfection system that eliminates all contamination of C-Diff, CRE and MRSA in 6 minutes - independently tested and verified. Disinfection technology is ultra-violet (UV).
Hygiena
Camarillo, Ca (888) HYGIENA www.hygiena.com
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Imec Technologies Inc Champaign, IL (217) 643-7488 www.imec.ie
Implant Recycling
Detroit, MI (877) 446-4544 www.implantrecycling.com
Infection Prevention Technologies, LLC
Cordele, GA (800) 468-5657 www.harrisequip.com
Auburn Hills, MI (800) 359-9855 www.infectionpreventiontechnologies.com
HHA Services
IPS Balers Mfg
St Clair Shores, MI (800) HHA-1140 www.hhaservices.com
The Mark-Costello Co
Addison, TX (800) JANIKING www.janiking.com
15351 Texaco Ave Paramount, CA 90723 (562) 630-7950 www.mark-costello.com Celebrating 57 years of specializing and providing solutions to the most complex situations that have made us the leader in the Waste Handling Equipment, On-Site Medical Waste Sterilization Equipment and Industrial Recycling Equipment in the marketplace. See ad on pg 18
Jedstock Inc
MBM Corporation
Kitchener, ON Canada (877) 565-JAKE (5253) www.jakeconnorandcrew.com
Jani-King International, Inc
Middlesex, NJ (732) 356-7888 www.jedstock.com
North Charleston, SC (800) 223-2508 www.mbmcorp.com
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Kessler Consulting Inc Tampa, FL (813) 971-8333 www.kesconsult.com
Kimberly-Clark Professional
Roswell, GA (678) 352-6207 www.kcprofessional.com
L Environmental Solutions Lombard, IL (630) 693-0500 www.liquitech.com
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Marathon Equipment Co Vernon, AL (800) 269-7237 www.nexgenbalers.com
McClure Industries, Inc
9051 SE 55th Ave Portland, OR 97206 (503) 777-2821 Kim Michael kim@mcclureindustries.com www.mcclureindustries.com McClure Industries, Inc. manufactures over 80 models of Sanitrux laundry, linen and trash carts. Sanitrux are ASTM-E tested and certified Class II fire retardant and meet or exceed all NFPA fire codes. Sanitrux are specifically designed for the tough commercial environment. See ad on pg 4
Medasend Biomedical Inc Garden Grove, CA (800) 200-3581 www.medasend.com
Baxley, GA
www.ipsbalers.com WINTER 2017
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MedAssure
Farmingdale, NJ (732) 363-7444 www.medassureservices.com
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Palmero Health Care Stratford, CT (800) 344-6424 www.palmerohealth.com
Paragon Waste Solutions Medical Waste Management Assoc
3030 N 3rd St, #940 Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 621-4007 www.medwasteonline.org Association serving transporters, processors and healthcare professionals responsible for their organization’s disposal of medical and regulated waste. See ad on pg 18
Rolling Meadows, IL (847) 454-0835 www.micro-scientific.com
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Natur-Tec®
Circle Pines, MN (763) 404-8700 www.natur-tec.com
Neptune Wash Solutions
Golden, CO (720) 390-3169 www.paragonws.com
Parker Laboratories
F (973) 276-9500 www.parkerlabs.com
PC Scale Inc™
Oxford, PA (800) 962-9264 www.pcscaletower.com
PCM Medical Waste Recycling
Pinellas Park, FL (727) 547-6277 www.pcmmedicalwasterecycling.com
PEAT International Inc Northbrook, IL (847) 559-8567 www.peat.com
Pharma-Cycle Inc
NewWay Global Energy
PHS West Inc
Johnson Creek, WI (920) 988-0686 www.newwayglobal.net
Hanover, MN (888) 639-5438 www.phswest.com
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OnSite Sterilization, LLC
Pottstown, PA (610) 495-8214 www.askonsite.com
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Cincinnati, OH (513) 983-1100 www.pg.com
PDI®
Orangeburg, NY (800) 444-6725 www.pdihc.com
Aston, PA (610) 497-1743 www.pyromet999.com
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Quest Recycling Services, LLC Frisco, TX (877) 321-1811 www.questrecycling.com
PharmWaste Technologies Inc Urbandale, IA (515) 276-5302 www.pwaste.com
Practice Greenhealth
Reston, VA (888) 688-3332 www.practicegreenhealth.org WINTER 2017
Rehrig Healthcare Systems
3002 Belingham Dr Atlanta, GA 30345 (844) 4-Rehrig (473-4744) cmeissen@rehrig.com www.rehrighealthcare.com Combined with a widely recognized commitment to customer service, Rehrig has become a leading supplier to many of the largest and most innovative companies in the world. Now, Rehrig is applying our expertise in secure reusable injection molded containers to help improve the collection of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) and Sharps. Our new line of products offers sustainable solutions for both generators and disposal companies alike. See ad on pg 19
Republic Machine
Baltimore, MD 21227 (877) 973-3224 www.redbag.com
Louisville, KY (502) 637-6778 www.republicmachine.com
Red Devil Equipment Co
Resurgent Health and Medical
Plymouth, MN (800) 221-1083 www.reddevilequipment.com
Alpharetta, GA (866) 330-4845 www.postmedical.com
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Red Bag Solutions
Newport, RI (617) 755-0883 www.pharma-cycle.com
Louisville, KY (502) 561-3404 www.osmllc.net
Wyoming, MI (616) 893-8243 www.thehipaaman.com
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Orangeburg, SC (866) 303-4437 www.neptunewash.com
One Sustainabile Method Recycling LLC
Prime Compliance
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Golden, CO (800) 932-7707 www.resurgenthealth.com
Rochester Silver Works LLC
Rochester, NY (585) 743-1415 www.rochestersilverworks.com
RouteOptix Management Systems Inc Kitchener, ON Canada (866) 926-7849 www.routeoptix.com
Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC Winchester, VA (540) 667-8700 www.rubbermaidcommercial.com
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Safety-Med Products Burlington, WI (866) 421-3400 www.safety-med.com
San-I-Pak, Inc
Tracy, CA (209) 836-2310 www.sanipak.com
sBioMed LLC
Orem, UT (801) 922-1111 www.sbiomed.com
Schaefer Systems International, Inc Charlotte, NC (704) 944-4500 www.ssi-schaefer.us
Scott Distribution LLC DBA Scott Containers Grapevine, TX (817) 756-6909 www.scottcontainers.com
Security Engineered Machinery Co, Inc
Snyder Industries Inc
6940 “0” St Lincoln, NE 68510 (888) 422-8683 info@snyderplasticsolutions.com www.medwastecontainers.com Snyder Medical Waste is a specialty division of Snyder Industries, Inc. and was established in 1957. Snyder’s extensive line of returnable containers is considered the industry standard for the collection and transportation of medical waste. See ad on pg 17
Solid Waste Solutions Corp
Evanston, IL (847) 328-5622 www.solidwastesolutionscorp.com
Largo, FL (540) 520-6341 www.sharpsology.com
Sioux Services LLC
Reading, PA (484) 638-1126 www.siouxservices.com
Spartan Chemical Company, Inc
Surfacide
Maumee, OH (800) 537-8990 www.spartanchemical.com
Sporicidin by Contec, Inc
Solutions Inc
6213 Gheens Mill Rd Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (502) 228-2901 / (812) 288-8644 www.medicalwastecontainers.com Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of medical waste containers and accessories, in both the domestic and international markets. We provide solutions for waste haulers, hospitals, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, funeral homes, laboratories, clinics, research facilities, etc., by supplying our customers unlimited medical waste handling solutions with our large variety of containers, including medical waste containers, and all-purpose containers. See ad on pg 6
Naperville, IL (630) 861-9000 www.surfacide.com
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Spartanburg, SC (800) 762-3472 www.sporicidin.com
SRI Surgical
Tampa, FL (813) 891-9550 www.srisurgical.com
Tecni-Quip Carts
Farmington Hills, MI (855) 783-7463 www.sterimedsystems.com
960 Crossroads Blvd Seguin, TX 78155 (800) 826 1245 Jobeth Reilly tqcarts@tqind.com www.tqind.com Tecni-Quip Carts is a manufacturer of durable carts engineered to withstand the stress of transporting waste, biohazardous waste and soiled linen in any situation. All models are extremely durable and will last for years. Custom fabrication for any situation and in ANY quantity is available. Choice of fabrication and Aluminum. Standard features include: Variety of sizes, bumpers, fire retardant properties, equipped with large superior casters and wheels for any type of surface. Friendly and knowledgeable customer service. See ad on pg 17
Steris Corporation
TL Services, Inc
Stericycle
Lake Forest, IL (847) 367-5910 www.stericycle.com
Sterilis Medical Corporation
Rochester, NY (855) 882-2013 www.steriliz.us
Cambridge, ON Canada (800) 465-3214 www.shred-tech.com
Sharpsology
San Jose, CA (866) 476-9493 www.sunwize.com
Steriliz, LLC
Shred-Tech
Tarpon Springs, FL (727) 940-5872 www.wastealliance.net
SunWize Technologies Inc
Plaistow, NH (570) 371-8464 www.sorb-tech.com
Boxborough, MA (508) 875-1070 www.sterilismedical.com
Westboro, MA (800) 225-9293 www.semshred.com
Sharps MD
SorbTech Mfg, Inc
SteriMed Medical Waste Solutions Inc
Mentor, OH (440) 354-2600 www.steris.com
Toter Inc
STI Biosafe
Indianapolis, IN (317) 858-8099 www.stibiosafe.com
Statesville, NC (800) 424-0422 www.toter.com
TRU-D LLC
Stryker (269) 385-2600 www.stryker.com WINTER 2017
Van Buren, AR (877) 474-7227 www.tlservices.com
Memphis, TN (800) 774 5799 www.tru-d.com
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TSK Products
Eatontown, NJ (732) 982-1090 www.tsk-products.com
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UVAIRx Inc
Vertisa
Centennial, CO (303) 327-5355 www.uvairx.com
Orlando, FL (407) 852-8277 www.medicalwastetechnology.com
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Visionary Solutions LLC
Vaportek Inc
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UltraClenz Jupiter, F
Knoxville, TX (865) 482-8670 www.vs-llc.com
Sussex, WI (800) 237-6367 www.vaportek.com
Vital Vio
www.ultraclenz.com
Troy, NY (518) 268-1101 www.vitalvio.com
UltraTech International Jacksonville, FL (800) 764-9563 www.spillcontainment.com
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Walsh Integrated
UltraViolet Devices, Inc Valencia, CA (661) 295-8140 www.uvdi.com
UniFirst Corporation Wilmington, MA (800) 455-7654
United DMS of Tennessee LLC Knoxville, TN (865) 637-2560 www.uniteddms.com
UNTHA America
Hampton, NH (603) 601-2304 www.untha-america.com
Vecoplan LLC
PO Box 7224 High Point, NC 27264 (336) 861-6070 Bob Gilmore info@vecoplanllc.com www.vecoplanllc.com Vecoplan engineers, manufactures, and provides parts and service on a range of shredders and systems for processing medical waste, destroying confidential records, and recycling scrap. An integral component in turnkey waste sterilization systems, our machines are used to shred sharps, textiles, plastics, and for red bag processing. AAA NAID compliant for secure destruction of paper, film, disks, and hard drives. See ad on pg 16
Montreal, Que Canada (514) 595-8500 www.walshintegrated.com
WEIMA America, Inc Fort Mill, SC (888) 440-7170 www.weimaamerica.com
West Industries
Baton Rouge, LA (225) 302-5570 www.westindustries.com
Wexford Labs
Kirkwood, MO (800) 506-1146 www.wexfordlabs.com
Whitaker Brothers
Rockville, MD (800) 243-9226 www.whitakerbrothers.com
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Xenex Healthcare Services LLC San Antonio, TX (800) 553-0069 www.xenex.com
Xpedx
Loveland, OH (888) 973-3976 www.xpedx.com
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ZeroWaste Energy Systems Kleinburg, ON Canada www.zwes.ca
Zorbx
Strongsville, OH (800) 201-5530 www.zorbx.com
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MedPac Proposes Streamlining of Hospital Quality Programs
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ccording to ModernHealthcare.com, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPac) is moving toward streamlined, patient-centric quality reporting requirements that are tied to government reimbursements to hospitals. The changes MedPac plans to propose to Congress next spring include eliminating the Inpatient Quality Reporting Program and the Hospital Acquired Condition Reduction Program. The commission also is asking Congress to merge the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program and the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program into a new program, the Hospital Value Incentive Program. The Hospital Value Incentive Program would score hospitals based on readmissions, mortality and spending rates as well as patient experience while in care. In addition, it would create peer groups to compare hospitals based on the needs of their patients. The proposed value incentive program still withholds two percent of hospitals’ Medicare reimbursements, but hospitals that do better than others in their peer group receive bonuses over and above withheld
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reimbursements. Hospitals performing poorly receive back less than was withheld from them. In a move to support hospitals that are working hard to improve infection control, MedPac’s new hospital quality model removes financial accountability for infections that patients develop while under their care. For fiscal 2017, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that 769 hospitals with the highest rates of hospitalacquired conditions had their Medicare payments cut. According to The Association of American Medical Colleges, hospitals lost an estimated $430 million from Medicare payment cuts, up 18 percent from the prior fiscal year. Under CMS’ Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, hospitals face $564 million in readmission penalties next year. That’s up $27 million from the current fiscal year. Meanwhile, to address concerns over the accuracy of its quality program evaluations, CMS plans to launch a pilot that uses clinical data from patients’ electronic health records as well as Medicare claims data.