Aged Care facilities generate a lot of waste, most of which is classified as Controlled Waste (waste containing bodily fluids) or Hazardous Waste in the form of Sharps or Needles. Examples of controlled waste includes catheters, feeding tubes, and bulk soiled diapers. For a comprehensive list and categories of Healthcare Waste refer to Appendix A of NZS 4304:2002 Management of Healthcare Waste.
We recognise how important it is to offer a range of solutions to your Aged Care facility to ensure you maintain a safe and hygienic environment for the wellbeing of the residents and care givers.
Our comprehensive services include:
• Medical Oxygen Supply
• Medical Oxygen Equipment; carry bags, trolleys, regulators
• Medical Waste Bins & Bags – supply and disposal
• Odour Control solutions for containment areas and to reduce bacteria
• Sharps Containers – supply and disposal
• Dangerous Goods Disposal such as Mercury, Adaspor and Fixer Fluid
• Confidential Document or X-ray Destruction
Nitrogenx work with Aged Care facilities of all sizes to ensure you have the best strategy, supply and disposal methods that suit your needs.
Nitrogenx offers a door-to-door delivery service throughout Auckland, Hamilton, Waikato, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Gisborne and Christchurch to Oamaru as well as the central Otago area. A majority of our equipment for Medical Oxygen and Liquid Nitrogen can be shipped throughout New Zealand.
Every Aged Care facility in our door-to-door service area receives a visit from one of our sales consultants to create a tailor-made service plan that suits your needs based on the size and requirements of your Aged Care facility. We offer free Audits in relation to the products and services we supply to ensure you meet the requirements of NZS 4304:2002 Management of Healthcare Waste.
