Healthcare Waste Management in Clinics in a Rural Health District in KwaZulu-Natal
S. Afr. j. infect. dis. (Online)
; 25(1): 19-21, 2010.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
The handling of healthcare waste (HCW) was investigated in 30 rural healthcare facilities in KwaZulu-Natal. Using a semi-structured questionnaire; interviews were carried out with the person in charge of the facility and observations were made to establish current practices in sorting; handling and disposal of HCW. It was found that improper sorting and management of HCW occurred on most sites with implications for cost; infection control and education. It is imperative therefore that improved HCW management measures be implemented and that healthcare facility staff receive appropriate and repeated training to ensure minimising risk
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Main subject:
Medical Waste Disposal
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Waste Management
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Rural Health Services
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Medical Waste
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Language:
English
Journal:
S. Afr. j. infect. dis. (Online)
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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