3.2.1.2. Nurse’s home of residence. At Elim hospital, nurse’
homes were also included in the measurements of waste
generated.
3.2.1.3. Cafeterias or kitchens. Measurements were done for
all the waste generated from kitchens of the two hospitals.
In both hospitals, the food from the kitchen feed patients
admitted in the wards.
3.2.2. Questionnaire surveys and interviews
Additional data on solid waste management practices at
the two hospitals were obtained mainly from infectious
control nurses, hospital superintendents, and occupational
and public health officers through direct questionnaire surveys
and interviews. Individuals in these positions were
chosen because they were thought to be conversant or
responsible for solid waste management at the respective
sources within the hospitals.