June 22, 2022 Sharps Compliance’s Scholarship Contest Winners Announced Sharps Compliance has announced the winners for its fall 2022 scholarship contest, which it holds twice a year. College students studying a healthcare-related field can submit an essay and application for a chance to win a $1,500, $1,000, or $750 scholarship. Below are the Fall 2022 winners: Prize Name School First Matthew C. Stephen F Austin State University Second Matthew L. UNC- Chapel Hill Third Hanna R. Penn State This semester’s topic asked participants to discuss the strategies long-term care facilities can implement to prevent COVID-19. Numerous U.S.-based trade organizations, from the National Center for Assisted Living to the National Association for the Support of Long Term Care, and many others, provide valuable resources to guide successful operations in their industry. Long-term care facilities nationwide are beginning to rebound after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged their populations and operations. Describe what proactive strategies industry leaders should promote or enforce to prevent the spread of any potential future variants of COVID-19 or other endemic diseases. Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to everyone who participated! Our next scholarship contest will be later this year in the fall. Read More
May 25, 2022 Scholarship Contest Reminder: Essays Due 5/27/22 Sharps Compliance’s semiannual scholarship contest is accepting essays and applications until Friday, May 27. Three scholarships ($1,500, $1,000, $750) will be awarded to three college students majoring in a healthcare-related field. Below is this semester’s topic: Proactive Strategies in Long-Term Care to Prevent the Spread of Future Variants of COVID-19 Numerous U.S.-based trade organizations, from the National Center for Assisted Living to the National Association for the Support of Long Term Care, and many others, provide valuable resources to guide successful operations in their industry. Long-term care facilities nationwide are beginning to rebound after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged their populations and operations. Describe what proactive strategies industry leaders should promote or enforce to prevent the spread of any potential future variants of COVID-19 or other endemic diseases. To apply, send essays and applications to [email protected] or Attn: Michele Guzman, Sharps Compliance, 9220 Kirby Drive, Ste. 500, Houston, TX 77054. Winners will be announced on June 17. Read More
June 23, 2021 Scholarship Winners Announced for Fall 2021 Contest Sharps Compliance has announced the winners for its semi-annual Fall 20201 scholarship contest. Congratulations! Each semester Sharps Compliance holds a scholarship contest for eligible students studying healthcare. Three prizes are awarded ranging from $750 to $1,500. Below are this semester’s winners: Prize Name School First Miranda G. Brown University Second Ariana G. University of Pennsylvania Third Kaylee M. University of North Texas The essay topic for this semester’s contest is below: The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted nursing homes and other long-term care facilities due to high mortality rates among their residents, staffing shortages, and infection control issues. Proper segregation of pharmaceutical and regulated medical wastes within these settings is highly regulated but difficult to execute during a pandemic when staff is directing their attention elsewhere. Explore current recommendations and requirements for regulated waste management in the long-term care industry and how facilities can create consistent, simple, and compliant waste segregation methods. Thank you to everyone who participated! Read More
