PHYSICIANS/LTCF

EcoLink - Services for Physicians & Nursing Homes

The EcoLink division provides environmentally safe and compliance solutions for physicians of all disciplines which will provide benefit to both customer and communities.

PROTECTION PLAN FOR PHYSICIANS

This program provides an economical and convenient solution for physicians of all diciplines to properly dispose of their unusable pharmaceuticals and samples. It also keeps them compliant in the handling of their pharmaceuticals.

Facts:

In a nationwide study, it was found over 90% of physicians were improperly disposing their pharmaceuticals
DEA claims 95% of Physicians are not in compliance in the handling of their pharmaceuticals. July 2003. http://www.dea.gov
Canada found traces of pharmaceuticals in their drinking water. http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20030209/drugs_water030209
In the US, the USGS and the EPA tested 139 waste water streams and found pharmaceuticals in identifiable forms. http://www.esemag.com/0502/drugs.html and http://toxics.usgs.gov/pubs/FS-027-02/index.html

PROTECTION PLAN FOR NURSING HOMES

The programs for nursing homes are under development to assist the nursing home with proper disposal of the unusable pharmaceuticals.

Facts:

A nationwide study indicated that Nursing Homes improperly dispose 15-20 pounds of pharmaceuticals monthly.
PharmaLink is working closely with one of the leading nursing home pharmacy consultants, the DEA and politicians to come to a solution.
PharmaLink’s program will not only prove beneficial to the environment and communities, but also provide time saving methods and convenience to nursing homes.
The current system provides a high risk of diversion or environmental contamination.