Healthcare Waste Management in Clinics in a Rural Health District in KwaZulu-Natal
S. Afr. j. infect. dis. (Online)
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25(1): 19-21, 2010.
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| ID: biblio-1270614
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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AIM (África)
Asunto principal:
Eliminación de Residuos Sanitarios
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Administración de Residuos
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Servicios de Salud Rural
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Residuos Sanitarios
Tipo de estudio:
Investigación cualitativa
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
S. Afr. j. infect. dis. (Online)
Año:
2010
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