NDIS Waste Management by NHCH
Newcastle and Hunter Community Health (NHCH) is a registered provider of NDIS health support and personal care services, including support with the disposal of waste and infectious or hazardous substances (medical). Contact us for help.
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For further information on how Newcastle and Hunter Community Health can help you maintain independence and remain safely in your own home, call us today.
What is Hazardous Waste Management and why is it important?
Healthcare waste refers to waste produced from clinical activities. While 85% of it is categorized as general (non-hazardous), a small but significant portion is considered Hazardous and can pose serious health risks such as injury, infection, and long-term health problems. Examples include infectious waste, contaminated materials, pathological waste, sharp objects, chemical and pharmaceutical waste, cytotoxic agents, and radioactive materials.
Without proper management, hazardous waste can lead to various health risks such as infection, antimicrobial resistance, injuries from sharp objects, radiation burns, thermal injuries, pollution, and environmental contamination. Proper and timely management of healthcare waste is necessary to prevent harm to people and the environment. Contact us today if you need support with effective waste management under the NDIS.
What’s covered under the NDIS?
Waste management is covered under the Provision of Support Environment of the NDIS Practice Standards.
This involves providing necessary support to protect clients from the risks of hazardous medical waste. Under the NDIS, funding may be provided to train or hire workers with the skills to effectively manage healthcare waste, including the disposal of waste, infectious or hazardous substances.
NDIS providers registered to provide support services to participants must have trained staff to efficiently manage healthcare waste while offering their support services to minimise health risks. We at NHCH have the resources and training to meet all your NDIS support needs, including healthcare waste management. Call us to learn more about our work.
How can we help?
Under the NDIS, service providers and support workers must be able to confidently identify and manage different waste types. They must be trained to dispose of medical waste safely and appropriately.
Here at NHCH, we have nurses and support workers who have completed the required training for appropriate waste management under the NDIS. Additionally, we have established policies and procedures to ensure our workers safely store and dispose of healthcare waste for the safety of our clients.
- Our workers report, record, investigate and review all incidents related to hazardous waste.
- They are trained to respond to emergencies related to accidents involving hazardous healthcare waste.
- They can handle hazardous healthcare waste safely and appropriately and use personal protective equipment.
Why Choose Us?
Expert Support
Our team comprises highly trained and experienced caregivers delivering safe and effective personal care with a commitment to quality.
Free Consultation
You can contact us for an obligation-free consultation in your home for us to understand your needs and provide a tailored solution.
Comprehensive Care
We can assist with all activities in your daily life, from personal hygiene and meal preparation to medical support.
Caring & Safe
We prioritise your comfort and safety at all times, ensuring that our support meets your needs without compromising your safety.
Trusted & Experienced
With a strong reputation for care-driven services, we are one of the top providers of high-intensity personal assist services.
The Regional Assessment Service will work with you to develop a personalised home support plan tailored directly to your needs. Assessors send a ‘referral for service’ to appropriate providers, such as Newcastle and Hunter Community Health, to let them know you are a new client and would like to engage their services. The provider will contact you to make further arrangements.
Alternatively, if you would like to visit or speak to a service provide to decide if they are the right fit for you, a ‘referral code’ can be sent which allows them to view your client record. The provider will review your identified needs and determine how they can assist. You then make the final decision on whether or not to engage their services.