What is the difference between the Walsh Waste Auditor and the Walsh Waste Tracker Program?

How does the Walsh Waste Tracker Program reduce hospital spending?

We handle our waste differently than others. Will the Walsh Waste Tracker Program still work?

We use "Universal Precaution".  Can we still use Walsh Waste Tracker?

How much effort will be required?

Are there other modules included in the Walsh Waste Tracker?

Couldn't we do this using a pen and paper? Why should we use Walsh Waste Tracker?

How can one system perform all these tasks?

Who is WALSH?

What is the difference between the Walsh Waste Auditor and the Walsh Waste Tracker Program?

The Walsh Waste Auditor allows a consultant to perform a detailed waste audit quickly and safely, providing a snapshot of the hospital’s waste management situation at that point in time. 

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How does the Walsh Waste Tracker Program^TM reduce hospital spending?

Answer:  Cost Reduction is based upon three principles:

1. A significant proportion of biomedical waste is actually regular garbage.

2. Eliminating the regular garbage from the biomedical waste stream will reduce costs, labor, and handling risks.

3. Effective, long term reductions can only be achieved by sensitizing users to problems, monitoring the waste stream, and following up regularly with waste producers who are not conforming.

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We handle our waste differently than others. Will the Walsh Waste Tracker Program still work?

Answer: Yes. Because every hospital is different, Walsh Waste Tracker Program can be modified to meet varying needs and requirements.

Before installation, WALSH carries out a detailed evaluation of your needs along with you. Walsh Waste Tracker is then setup to meet those needs.

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We use "Universal Precaution". Can we still use Walsh Waste Tracker?

Answer:  Absolutely. As a matter of fact, Walsh Waste Tracker will increase the efficacy of your entire system.

A system of Universal Precaution does not preclude the possibility of stick wounds, leaking boxes, or other problems. Walsh Waste Tracker will work to identify those users who are not following guidelines, and will help you to get them in line.

In addition, you will be able to see what Universal Precaution is actually costing you, on a department-by-department basis. When you see one department whose costs are out of line, you may then take corrective action such as additional training, or increased signage.

Walsh Waste Tracker helps you get the most out of Universal Precaution.

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How much effort will be required?

Answer:  Some effort will be required.

We adapt the Walsh Waste Tracker Program to meet your operations. We do not change the way you operate to accommodate Walsh Waste Tracker.

In addition, your worker or manager who will use the system will be trained on how to get the most out of the software. The Walsh Waste Tracker Software is Internet based, and is specifically designed for people who are not computer experts.

Friendly and helpful telephone support is always available, as are additional training sessions. Walsh Waste Tracker is powerful yet easy to use!

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Are there other modules included in the P² Program

Answer:  Walsh Waste Tracker does more than just manage your biomedical waste. The following modules are also available:

RECYCLING MODULE

Track and manage all your information concerning your recyclable stream:

• Which areas in the hospital are producing what?
• What steps should be taken to improve recycling?

This module allows you to quickly and safely audit a variety of waste streams, including RMW. You will produce a detailed Audit Report, suitable for presentation. 

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Couldn't we do this using a pen and paper? Why should we use Walsh Waste Tracker?

Answer:   Yes, but you would not succeed in the long run. The amount of effort required to do this manually would outweigh any benefits. To reduce biomedical waste in a hospital with numerous waste generators, requires continual attention and service. Because the Walsh Waste Tracker Technology is automated, your time commitment is minimal (a few minutes per week).

Effectively reducing expenses in the long term, with a controllable amount of work and at a low cost, requires a systematic and automated approach. Walsh Waste Tracker provides that approach.

Studies have shown that on average, up to 65% of the biomedical waste stream is not biomedical waste.

Proper segregation of waste, at the point of generation, reduces volumes and reduces costs. 

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How can one system perform all these tasks?

Answer:  P² Program is an integrated system of services, technology and support.

The system incorporates the latest handheld computer technologies with WALSH's expertise in waste management and cost reduction.

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Who is WALSH?

Answer:  WALSH Integrated Environmental Systems is a company with extensive experience in recycling and waste management, operations, consulting and waste auditing. In 1992 we began developing the Walsh Waste Tracker Technology, which was the building block for the P² Program concept. Since that time we have continuously upgraded our system to the package that we offer today.

At this time we are focusing all of our resources into Walsh Waste Tracker as we believe that it is the best way for hospitals to increase the safety of their employees while reducing costs.

In 1998, we distilled our experience, insight and knowledge into the Walsh Waste Auditor Expert System.  The Waste Auditor has assisted over 300 hospitals meet their waste auditing needs.

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