Avaliação do processo de gestão de resíduos hospitalares: caso do Hospital Provincial de Xai - Xai

Abstract

The objective of this research is to evaluate the hospital solid waste management process at the Xai-Xai Provincial Hospital.The research was based on a qualitative approach, using literature review, semi-structured interviews, a questionnaire, and systematic observation as data collection techniques and instruments. The literature review served as the basis for defining the problem and developing data collection and analysis techniques.The semi-structured interview was administered to the head of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) department, responsible for H&S management issues at the Xai-Xai Provincial Hospital, and to the head of nursing. The questionnaire was administered to two (2) service agents who handle hospital waste, the head of the public health department, and a nutrition technician. A non-probability convenience sampling method was used, involving six (6) employees of the organization.The survey results show that there are deficiencies in the hospital waste management process at HPXX, particularly in the treatment and final disposal stages of H&S waste. However, they also demonstrate knowledge of environmental education and its contribution to this issue, but environmental education initiatives are still lacking within the institution