Generation
– A medical waste minimization management framework
should be implemented in order to reduce the amount of
medical waste generated by hospitals (Mohee, 2005).
– Apart from the weight, the types, sources, and the characteristics
of medical waste generated should be monitored based
on the information system.
– There is a need to manage the life-cycle of every type of medicine
in hospitals, which consists of purchasing, using, collection,
segregation, transportation and final disposal.
Segregation and collection
– Proper training should be provided to everyone involved in
the waste management process regarding appropriate segregation
practices and the potential hazards associated with
improper procedures such as handling without protective
measures (Tsakona et al., 2007).
– A system of color coding or labeling of waste containers/bags
according to the requirements of the national standard HJ
421-2008 should be used consistently.
Storage
– Strict control of temporary storage areas should be implemented.
Only medical waste handlers should be allowed to
enter these areas.
– Proper locations of temporary storage areas should be
enforced, i.e., away from other functional areas, such as
municipal waste storage areas.
– There is a need to keep the storage areas clean.
– Good quality logistics containers should be purchased.
Information system application
– The information system of the hospitals needs to be
improved.
– There is a need to improve the RFID technology implemented
in the hospitals.
Training and education
– Training and education programs for all personnel should be
conducted; training of new staff and cleaning workers should
be emphasized.
– The effectiveness of training and education programs should
be periodically evaluated.
Generation
– A medical waste minimization management framework
should be implemented in order to reduce the amount of
medical waste generated by hospitals (Mohee, 2005).
– Apart from the weight, the types, sources, and the characteristics
of medical waste generated should be monitored based
on the information system.
– There is a need to manage the life-cycle of every type of medicine
in hospitals, which consists of purchasing, using, collection,
segregation, transportation and final disposal.
Segregation and collection
– Proper training should be provided to everyone involved in
the waste management process regarding appropriate segregation
practices and the potential hazards associated with
improper procedures such as handling without protective
measures (Tsakona et al., 2007).
– A system of color coding or labeling of waste containers/bags
according to the requirements of the national standard HJ
421-2008 should be used consistently.
Storage
– Strict control of temporary storage areas should be implemented.
Only medical waste handlers should be allowed to
enter these areas.
– Proper locations of temporary storage areas should be
enforced, i.e., away from other functional areas, such as
municipal waste storage areas.
– There is a need to keep the storage areas clean.
– Good quality logistics containers should be purchased.
Information system application
– The information system of the hospitals needs to be
improved.
– There is a need to improve the RFID technology implemented
in the hospitals.
Training and education
– Training and education programs for all personnel should be
conducted; training of new staff and cleaning workers should
be emphasized.
– The effectiveness of training and education programs should
be periodically evaluated.
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