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Generation rate of hospital solid waste from different services: A case study in the province of Bagua, northern Peru

  • 0Facultad de Ingeniería y Sistemas y Mecánica Eléctrica, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Jr. Atahualpa Nº 1300, Bagua, Amazonas, Peru.
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June 13, 2024

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June 13, 2024

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Summary

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This study assessed hospital waste generation at Gustavo Lanatta Lujan Bagua Support Hospital (HAB), finding 92.77 kg/day generated, with over 60% being biocontaminated. Proper disposal rates were also evaluated.

Area Of Science

  • Environmental Science
  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Management

Background

  • Solid hospital waste management is critical for environmental and public health.
  • Accurate data on waste generation rates is essential for effective management strategies.
  • The Gustavo Lanatta Lujan Bagua Support Hospital (HAB) in the Amazon Region requires specific waste management evaluation.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To determine the unit generation rate of solid hospital waste at HAB.
  • To classify and quantify different types of hospital waste generated.
  • To assess the current disposal practices and identify areas for improvement.

Main Methods

  • Data collection based on periodic waste disposal weights to the biosafety cell since 2015.
  • Identification and grouping of nineteen hospital services into hospitalization, emergency, and gynecology areas.
  • Classification of waste according to Peruvian regulations.

Main Results

  • A total of 92.77 kg/day of solid hospital waste is generated.
  • Biocontaminated waste constitutes the largest portion at 62.26%, followed by common waste (26.45%), sharp-sharp waste (7.7%), and special waste (3.6%).
  • Only 73.56% of the generated waste is disposed of correctly in the hospital's biosafety cell.

Conclusions

  • The study highlights significant generation of biocontaminated waste and suboptimal disposal rates at HAB.
  • Improved hospital waste management is crucial to minimize health hazards and protect the environment in the Amazon Region.
  • Raising societal awareness and implementing comprehensive healthcare waste management plans are recommended.

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