Medical Waste Disposal Iowa City, IA

Iowa City is a thriving community with a world-class system of healthcare, anchored by the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Iowa City has a population of over 75,000 who, along with the University’s 30,000 students enjoy access to some of the best medical care available anywhere.

Hospitals and physician’s offices are buildings, but it’s the people who make the system work. Dedicated doctors, nurses, administrators, and other medical professionals work together with support industries to form a team that focuses on healing, efficiency, and safety.

One of the by-products of the medical industry in Iowa City and every other city is medical waste. Medical waste is also called biomedical waste and biohazardous waste and includes:

• blood-soaked bandages
• culture dishes and other glassware
• discarded surgical gloves
• discarded surgical instruments
• discarded needles used to give shots or draw blood (e.g., medical sharps)
• cultures, stocks, swabs used to inoculate cultures
• discarded lancets

Other items or material may be classified as medical or hazardous waste per the local, state, and federal authorities.

Medical waste is to be handled only by experienced, trained personnel who work for licensed and insured service providers like MedPro Waste Disposal. Operating in 44 states, MedPro is growing because of our reputation for safety, reliability, and low costs.

MedPro is a responsive company, promising to deliver solution-based answers when our customers need them. Some things medical professionals have asked for are included in what we call the MedPro Advantage:

Training and Compliance – Both very important issues, as healthcare facilities as well as medical waste disposal service providers are subject to frequent inspections. We all want patients, staff, and the public to be 100% safe.

MedPro has built the most comprehensive and effective online education, training, and certification platform in the industry for our customers to access: the MedPro Online Safety Compliance Portal. This amazing tool has dozens of functions including:

• HazCom, HIPPA, and BBP Training
• Online Safety Audits
• MSDS/SDS
• Online Safety Plans – including fire prevention and exposure control
• ICD9 to ICD10 conversion tool
• Regulations

Simplified Invoicing: MedPro invoices are based on a one-flat-fee with no surprise fees or added charges. Our customers asked for less paperwork, and we delivered.

Low Risk: There is a peace-of-mind that comes with carrying a large amount of insurance. MedPro has always maintained very high coverage, which is good for everyone.

Our customers have told us they are concerned with rising costs and we have responded with the most competitive rates in the industry:

1. As a nationwide industry leader, streamlining collection and transportation procedures allows us to save mileage and fuel, and we pass those savings on to our customers.
2. Customized service plans means each customer receives a “right-sized” schedule that fits their requirements. MedPro customers never pay for a pick-up that is not needed. Remaining 100% compliant we tailor a plan that suits customer’s needs and budgets.
3. Invoicing with MedPro is simplified, saving customers on paperwork and costs. A one-flat-fee system means our invoices never contain surprise charges for fuel or compliance.

Customer Service – MedPro has the resources to meet our obligations. We understand the importance of timely pick-ups, and we rarely are late or miss an appointment.

MedPro customers who call our offices ask for and are placed into contact with their Dedicated Customer Advocate, a person who is assigned a limited number of accounts and is responsible for resolving any and all issues and answering questions. MedPro customers don’t wait on hold to talk to a robot, Doctors and nurses have better things to do.

We are also pleased to offer customers in Iowa City our Unwanted Pharmaceutical Disposal Program. Patient should be encouraged to use this program to dispose of old and expired meds and drugs. It’s a safe and better alternative to flushing dangerous drugs down the drain.

Getting to know MedPro in Iowa City is as easy as picking up the phone and asking for a price quote. Most doctors and administrators are very happy to see they can get top-tier service and save money when they switch to MedPro. Our sales team can help when you call 888-641-6131.