In August 2022, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) published proposed changes to its rules for public comment. Specifically, the rules affect how a healthcare provider stores medical waste. If the...more
The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) addressed in a January 2nd interpretive letter a question regarding the application of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) to...more
The C-Suite must intend for the hospital to operate in compliance with environmental rules. A hospital will not naturally achieve or sustain compliance with environmental regulations. Management must set and pursue this goal....more