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5 mar 2021 · The aim of this review was to examine the current HCW disposal methods in place and the harmful effects they have on the environment and on public health. The findings accumulated in this review demonstrate a heavy reliance on basic, low tech HCW disposal techniques and uncovered the negative impacts of these methods.
12 kwi 2021 · Fagundes et al. (2017) explained that there is a significant interest in the development of techniques and tools for the management of solid waste, since many products and waste have their final disposal, at the end of their life cycles, in the environment.
25 sty 2021 · Therefore, as the quantities of medical waste generation and consequently requirements for its disposal are increasing, it is imperative to design policies, regulate programs and healthcare waste strategies more methodically and stringently to reduce costs and manage healthcare waste appropriately . To reduce the risks to global health from HCW ...
1 lip 2022 · This review focuses on the global current scenario of waste generation, and its management methods with relevant literatures providing the upgrades in the phases of waste management services like collection and transport, various techniques adopted for waste management, policies and legislation, countries investment in waste management process ...
10 paź 2024 · Background Healthcare waste (HCW) poses a global hazard, particularly in developing country hospitals where mismanagement is common due to poor practices among staff. Training healthcare workers has shown promise in enhancing practices and behaviors. The aim of this study was to assessHCW management at Sahloul University Hospital (2019–2021) before and after training sessions. Methods This ...
5 kwi 2023 · Key elements in improving medical waste management require healthcare establishments to: (a) promote practices that reduce the volume of medical waste generated; (b) develop strategies and systems with strong oversight and regulation to incrementally improve waste segregation, treatment, and disposal practices based on national and ...
Therefore, this article aimed to elaborate a support tool that helps hospitals to evaluate the HCWM. To this end, the creation of the Health Service Waste Management Index (IGeReS) is pro-posed, directed to hospitals of all sizes and types (e.g. public, private or public-private).
