Medical Waste Management:A Survey / 中华医院感染学杂志

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE To standardize the classification,collection and transportation of the medical wastes in our hospital. METHODS A Manual of Administrative Measures for Medical Wastes was set according to the Regulations on Medical Waste Management stipulated by State Council.Field investigation,supervision,management and adjustment had been carried out.RESULTS The medical waste was strictly collected and separated in clinical departments.The dispensable sharp wastes should be collected in a special container.We adopted medical wastes preservation management in our hospital and records should be made when the staff exchange.The mixed medical wastes have been solved.While transporting the medical wastes,closed vans should be used in order to avoid wastes left on the road.After our measures were put in place good achievement was made.CONCLUSIONS Standardized training on separation,collection,transportation,preservation and settlement of medical wastes should be carried out among medical staff at all levels.The facilities for medical wastes settlement should be improved.Investigation,supervision and adjustment in this regard should be strengthened.