Healthcare Waste Management

Description

HCRW is considered to be the hazardous component of HCW generated. HCRW has the potential to create a number of environmental, health and safety risks, depending on the particular HCRW category, the way in which it is handled, as well as the way in which exposure takes place.

The course aims to provide guidelines on waste reduction, segregation, collection and disposal practices in accordance with international best practices, to avoid deterioration of the natural environment and negative impacts on the health and safety of communities in the hospital.

Taking a course in managing or minimizing waste can help you identify ways to improve your existing practices.

• DURATION:  1 Day
• CPD Points: 6 Clinical CEU’s
• Ethical CEU’s.: 2

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• A high profile of service quality and discipline is envisaged.
• To achieve this strong emphasis will be placed on the attitude of the workers of the ECDOH for individual institutions as well as a high level of hygiene and cleanliness,
• Visible improvement throughout all facets of the service including vehicles, storage areas and personal appearance.

TARGET GROUP

• Hospital management (administration and medical services).
• Clinic management, including clinic managers.
• Occupational Health and Safety Committees, Infection Prevention and Control Committees and representatives at facilities.
• Environmental health as well as occupational health and safety representatives.
• All categories of medical and allied medical staff in facilities (professional staff).
• All categories of non-medical staff with specific attention to general assistance in facilities.
• Health Sciences students who are on placement in facilities. 

Topics covered:

• • The management aspects of the Contract such as inspections, reporting, Service Failures, etc.;
  • Ordering of containers;
  • The role of Health Care Facility personnel;
  • The different categories of HCRW;
  • Correct segregation of HCRW;
  • The types of containers and liners for the collection and storage of HCRW;
  • The hazards associated with HCRW;
  • Offsite treatment / disposal of HCRW;
  • The correct use of personal protective equipment;
  • The importance of reporting on internal performance monitoring and external auditing.
  • Aspects relating to the registration of facilities in terms of the Waste Information Regulations.