Stericycle
Stericycle
Stericycle (pronounced: ster-i-sahy-kuhl) is a comprehensive waste management and compliance company that specializes in collecting and disposing of regulated substances, such as medical waste and sharps, pharmaceuticals, hazardous waste, and providing services for recalled and expired goods. It also provides related education and training services, and patient communication services. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Bannockburn, Illinois.
Etymology
The name "Stericycle" is a portmanteau of the words "sterile" and "recycle", reflecting the company's mission to process regulated waste in a manner that is safe for the environment.
Services
Stericycle offers a variety of services, including:
- Medical waste disposal: Stericycle provides a service to safely dispose of biohazardous waste, which includes anything that is soaked in blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials.
- Sharps management: Stericycle offers a comprehensive solution for managing sharps, including needles, syringes, and lancets, which are used in healthcare settings.
- Pharmaceutical waste management: Stericycle helps healthcare facilities safely dispose of unused or expired medications.
- Hazardous waste management: Stericycle provides services for the collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste.
- Recall and product retrieval services: Stericycle assists with product recalls and retrievals, ensuring that potentially harmful products are removed from the market quickly and efficiently.
- Communication services: Stericycle offers communication services to help healthcare providers improve patient engagement, reduce no-show appointments, and increase operational efficiency.
Related Terms
- Biohazardous waste
- Sharps waste
- Pharmaceutical waste
- Hazardous waste
- Product recall
- Patient communication
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stericycle
- Wikipedia's article - Stericycle
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