scholarly journals The Effectivity of Solid Medical Waste Management in Pandemic Era

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 98-107
Author(s):  
Hilda Nur Abidah ◽  
Hashifah Azatil Ismah ◽  
Selvi Irmayanti ◽  
Globila Nurika ◽  
Edza Aria Wikurendra
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Medical Equipment ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Pyrolysis Process ◽  
Medical Waste Management

Introduction: The increasing of confirmed positive case of SARS-Cov-2 Virus impacts to the need for improvement of health services, especially to the health workers and medical equipment. Along with the importance of regarding need of health service, it causes the rise number of medical waste that leads to health problem crisis. Therefore, this article presents common insight of the effectivity and challenge of medical waste management in Covid-19 pandemic.Methods: The notion is gained by finding out the source database from Pubmed, ScienceDirect, Google scholar, Researchgate that classified based on the research purpose. The keywords used were: (1) Covid-19 and medical waste; (2) pandemic solid waste; (3) waste and Covid-19; (4) management and pandemics.Results: An effective method to be applied is sterilizer technology, such as VH2O2 dan Stryker STERIZONE VP4, and the development of late waste respirator with the pyrolysis process. The method and the management process is considered, either nationally or internationally, as effective, but still we found challenge to implement the method, as lack of socialisation and support from the functionary.  Conclusion: the method management can be implemented in the various countries, based on the needs and capability.  

scholarly journals Violations of the law in Hospital Medical Waste Management

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-10
Author(s):  
Marzena Furtak-Niczyporuk
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Pathogenic Microorganisms ◽  
Temporary Storage ◽  
Hospital Medical ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Medical Waste Management ◽  
The Law

Abstract The production of clinical waste is an inevitable consequence of rendering health services, including hazardous infectious clinical waste containing live pathogenic microorganisms, which can be the potential source of infections and infectious diseases. For this reason, the management of waste collected during rendering health services most of all requires responsibility for the security of both patients and staff on the part of the managers of healthcare-institutions. The results of hospital inspections in the field of clinical-waste management conducted by the Voivodeship Sanitary Inspection in Lublin, which were made available for the purpose of this paper, have shown numerous irregularities concerning the management of hazardous clinical waste. Most of the irregularities involved the condition of premises and the temporary storage of clinical waste.

scholarly journals SOLID MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT COSTS BETWEEN OUTSOURCING AND SELF-MANAGED SYSTEM AT HOSPITAL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-104
Author(s):  
Billy Zia Napoleon Bayusunuputro ◽  
Chriswardani Suryawati ◽  
Nurjazuli Nurjazuli
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Maintenance Cost ◽  
Cost Calculation ◽  
Service Programs ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Medical Waste Management ◽  
Document Review

Health service programs aim to improve the level of society’s health. On one side, it will give benefit public health, and on the other side, it will have a bad impact if the process is not managed appropriately. Health service activities produces wastes, one of which is solid waste. It is important to know the problem related to the process and cost of the solid medical waste management, which is part of the B3 wastes (hazardous and toxic wastes). The B3 waste management is under the supervision of public health facilities which have the security and cost responsibilities. The costs include investment cost, maintenance cost, cooperation cost or cost of the third-hand management, and consumable cost. This study compares solid medical waste cost between outsourcing systems and self-management systems in the X hospital during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study uses descriptive research in a qualitative approach through observation, document review, and cost calculation for data collection. The study results show that the process of solid medical waste management has been running well. In addition, self-managed solid medical waste management is cheaper than outsourcing management.

scholarly journals Assessment of Waste Management Practice in Health Institution: A Case Study of University College Hospital Ibadan, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 480-488
Author(s):  
ODUNOLA Olutayo Olaitan ◽  
MORENIKEJI Timothy Oluseye ◽  
ODUNSI Oluwafemi Michael
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
University College ◽  
Medical Waste Management ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria ◽  
Waste Management Practice

Efficient management of medical waste is a necessity because of great risk improper/poor waste management posed to the populace. This study assessed medical waste management practice in University College Hospital Ibadan, Nigeria. Those that improper waste management can affect are identified as the sample frame, and they are health workers, waste handlers, out-patients and residents. Sample size of 5% of the 3000 staff strength of the study area was adopted which amounted to one hundred and fifty (150) respondents. A multistage sampling technique was adopted in the sample selection and the administration of the questionnaires until all copies of questionnaire assigned for each category of respondents were administered. Nine indices were developed, these were: Waste Collection Index (WCI), Waste Storing Index (WSI), Waste Treatment Index (WTI), Facility Condition Index (FCI), Medical Waste Index (MWI), Storage Factor Index (SFI), Waste Effect Index (WEI), Waste Preventive Index (WPI) and Health Workers Satisfactory Index (HSI).The study observed that punctured proof container has WCI of 4.49; lidded container has the highest WSI of 4.56, while compositing and landfill has the highest WTI of 3.67. Gloves and head cap have the highest and lowest FCI with 4.40 and 1.00 respectively. Infectious waste is the major generated waste in the study with MWI of 4.46 and offensive odour with highest WEI of 3.77 while good accessibility has the highest SFI of 4.53. A major preventive measure as perceived the respondents is enforcement of regulation with WPI of 4.16 while workers’ welfare has the highest HSI of 3.57.For proper medical waste management practice, therefore, there should be an incentive package for health workers and adequate fund should be provided to carry out this proper management from on-site to off-site disposal. Time-to-time training for waste handlers in order to keep them abreast of the recent risk involved or update about medical waste and waste management policy should be re-assessed and reviewed where necessary so as to keep it up-to date.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENGELOLAAN LIMBAH MEDIS PADAT DI PUSKESMAS KOTA PEKANBARU

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Anggi Pramana ◽  
Agrina Agrina ◽  
Ridwan Manda Putra
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Public Health Service ◽  
Economic Factor ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Ecological Economic ◽  
Medical Waste Management

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of ecological, economic and social factors simultaneously and partially on the solid medical waste management of public health service in Pekanbaru by observation. These are the main variables that need to be considered in the management of solid medical waste. The study concludes that ecological, economic and social factors simultaneously influence the solid medical waste management of in public health service in Pekanbaru City. The influence of ecological, economic and social variables on the management of solid medical waste is 96.3% while the remaining 3.7% is influenced by other variables not included in this research model. The study concluded that the economic factor had the greatest effect on the solid medical waste management at public health service in Pekanbaru City. This proves that the budget is the main limiting factor in waste management. This study concludes that the condition of ecological, economic and social factors in public health service is not optimal so that the solid medical waste management was not in accordance with established standards

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DENGAN TINDAKAN PERAWAT DALAM PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH MEDIS DI RSU SEMBIRING DELI TUA TAHUN 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-77
Author(s):  
Bunga Mari Sembiring ◽  
Fithri Handayani Lubis
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Medical Waste Management

ABSTRACT The hospital is one of health service units that produces medical waste. Medical waste management well be giving effect to health workers, patients and the patient’s family. Toable do medical waste management is needed good knowledge and behavior of nurses. The results of pre study at Sembiring hospital, there are activity of nurses of medical waste management like a needle, spuit, a bandage thrown away without separated. Thepurposes of this study is to know The Relationship The Level Of Knowledge With The Actions Nurse Of Medical Waste Management In Sembiring Hospital Deli tua City. The design of study is qualitative and quantitative. The method use descriptive correlative, with cross sectional approach. The populatin study are all of nurses count 50 persons. The sample wew 44 respondents, taken a sample of 44 respondents with a simple random sampling technique. The instrument study used knowledge questionnaire and questionnaire actions of medical waste management after validity and reability tested. The data then tested with Chi Square test. The result showed that 5 respondents (55,6%) with knowledge isn’t good doesn’t take action and 4 respondents (44,4 %) with that takes action of medical waste management. The result of rank the Chi Square test obtained p value = 0,010 ; α = 0,05. The conclusion of the study there were relationship the level of knowledge with the actions nurse of medical waste management in Sembiring hospital. The higher the nurse’s knowledge about medical waste management, the better the nurse’s actions in managing medical waste.

scholarly journals Hubungan Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Ketersediaan Sarana Prasarana dengan Perilaku Pengolahan Limbah Medis oleh Petugas Kebersihan

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
Galih Tri Puji Laksono ◽  
Agustina Sari
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Waste Management ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: The development of health service facilities is currently growing rapidly, but on the other hand, the waste produced is a threat in itself to environmental sustainability. Therefore, the health service unit has the obligation and responsibility to manage the waste produced, including in the hospital. Objectives: The research objective was to determine the relationship between knowledge, attitudes and infrastructure towards the behavior of medical waste treatment by cleaners in the Thousand Islands Regional Hospital in 2020. Method: The quantitative research method used a cross sectional design. The population of this study were all employees of the Seribu Kepuluan Regional General Hospital. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with a total sample size of 106 people. The data used are primary data through distributing questionnaires and secondary data from books and literature. Data analysis was performed by univariate and bivariate with the chi- square test. Result: The results showed the relationship between knowledge with (p-value = 0,000 and OR = 43,333), attitude with (p-value = 0,000 and OR = 12,692), and infrastructure (p-value = 0,000 and OR = 25,143) on waste management behavior. medical by janitor. There is a relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and facilities and the behavior of medical waste management by cleaning workers. Conclution: It is hoped that the Seribu Islands Regional General Hospital will provide training, and provide complete facilities and infrastructure in medical waste management in order to increase the knowledge of hospital staff and maximize medical waste management.

scholarly journals Medical waste and health workers in Gaza governorates

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (06) ◽  
pp. 1017-1024
Author(s):  
H. T. Massrouje
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
National Programme ◽  
Health Care Clinics ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Medical Waste Management

The study was conducted among health workers in Gaza to identify and highlight the problem of medical waste management. Data were collected through a questionnaire [given to 400 health workers], a checklist and interviews [with 16 decision-makers]. Results show that there is no system for medical waste management in Gaza. Segregation is done only for sharps and there are no colour-coded bags. Medical waste is stored and disposed of with domestic waste in primary health care clinics and is incinerated in hospitals, but there are no emission control or safety measures. There are some gaps in knowledge of health care workers, and current practices are inadequate. However there is generally a positive attitude to improving medical waste management among those surveyed and interviewed. A national programme for medical waste management is essential in Palestine.

scholarly journals Hospital Waste Management through Green QFD Implementation

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rudy Joegijantoro
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Environmental Index ◽  
Staff Perceptions ◽  
Environmental Criteria ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Production ◽  
Medical Waste Management ◽  
Health Care Centers

Based on case studies conducted in various health institutions, the high production of medical waste is one proof that medical waste management is still problematic. This study examines various problems in the field of medical waste management. This study explores staff perceptions of medical waste management. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge and attitudes as well as the role of health workers on medical waste management. Here we study the quality index and environmental index of two health care centers, one is a private hospital and one is a government hospital and compared these two indices with each other via a questionnaire survey. To produce more environmentally friendly services, customers, and environmental criteria must be considered during the decision-making process, and the Implementation of Green QFD (G-QFD) provides a very useful methodology to meet this goal.

scholarly journals The Characteristics and Factors Associated with Medical Waste Management Behaviour in Private Dental Health Services in Pekanbaru City, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-161
Author(s):  
Oktavia Dewi ◽  
Yusni Ikhwan ◽  
Elda Nazriati ◽  
Sukendi Sukendi
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Dental Health Services ◽  
Management Behaviour ◽  
Medical Waste Management ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Medical Wastes

BACKGROUND: Medical waste is a problem when its amount is accumulated as well as the way the private dental healthcare still manages improperly. AIM: This study aims to define types and the number of medical wastes, also to analyse behaviour toward waste management and its associated factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The research used a quantitative analytic approach and cross-sectional design with 149 private dental practice populations in total. There were 60 dentists obtained using systematic random sampling in Pekanbaru. Data processed by conducting summation medical waste and counting the percentage of behaviour’s variables. Data collected within 20 days were processed with dental waste laboratory tests and chi-square analysis. RESULTS: The result showed that dental, medical wastes average was 0.3 ± 0.07 kg/day which is 69% infectious, 27% toxic, and 4% radioactive. Overall results showed associated factors related to waste management behaviour were knowledge, training attainment, availability of facilities, and the use of personal protective equipment. CONCLUSION: The numbers of medical waste from dental health services in Pekanbaru were still low. More than half the Dentist had poor behaviour in dental, medical waste management. It is recommended to the dental profession organisation to cooperate with City Health Office to hold management training on medical waste in dental health care to educate and raise dentists’ awareness to be able to manage the waste of dental health services properly and by the regulations.

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