Diagnosis of the health care waste management system of hospitals in the west of Santa Catarina State-Brazil
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Date
2018
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Corporación Universitaria Lasallista, Editorial Lasallista.
Abstract
Introduction. The management of health solid
waste is seen as an emerging and urgent need in
Brazil. Objective. This paper aims at diagnosing
the real situation in the management of health solid
waste produced in different hospitals in cities
located in the west of the state of Santa Catarina,
Brazil. Materials and Methods. Brainstorming
was one of the management tools used for
identifying failures in the waste management
system. After identifying the problem, the Leopold
Matrix was used as a method of evaluating the
magnitude and importance of the management
steps and their different aspects. Also, the GUT
Matrix was used to evaluate the seriousness,
urgency and tendency of waste management
problems aiming at setting priority indexes for
subsequent adjustments. Finally, based on the
situational diagnosis, the 5W2H tool was used as a
forecast. Results. After the tools were applied, it
was verified that the hospitals face relatively
serious problems regarding their waste
management. Besides, it was observed that the
professionals involved in the process need
qualification and training and the hospital units do
not have internal waste storage shelters, which is
considered a relevant problem in the transmission
of vectors as well as an occupational safety
hazard. Hospitals units also present sorting errors
related to waste classes, packaging and identification. On the prognosis, improvement
actions were planned objectively, with a schedule
draft, cost estimate and the people in charge.
Conclusion. It is possible to conclude that a more
effective environmental management in the
hospital units is needed, prioritizing professional
training for those involved in the Health Solid
Waste Management Plan in accordance to the
legislation.
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Corporación Universitaria Lasallista, Área Metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá, Gestión ambiental, Hospitales, Residuos sólidos
Citation
Revista Producción + Limpia Vol. 13 N. 1