Diagnóstico ambiental y manejo de residuos hospitalarios en el centro de salud Velasco Ibarra de la ciudad de Machala

Abstract

This work was prepared with the main objective of designing a manual with guidelines for the correctness of hospital waste generated in the Velasco Ibarra Type C health center, in order to efficiently manage said waste. The research was of a qualitative nature. For them, the texts, scientific articles, doctoral or magisterial works and regulations related to the objective of the research were reviewed.The manual allowed a detailed description of the aspects to be taken into account for the proper management and development of the internal management of the present waste, as well as the categorization of the different types of hazardous waste for efficient treatment, it contains the necessary technical elements for the optimization of resources and the continuous improvement of the management of hospital waste since it establishes the appropriate technological resources for the different types of treatment of hospital waste to be treated, the manual was extended to all people who in the development of their activities generate waste in the health center. The sanitation and environmental management of solid waste in the country is a growing trend, which has been confirmed in the environmental awareness of communities, local governments and various agencies with direct responsibilities such as the Ministry of Health. In the context described, the management of hospital waste is also pretentious. The evaluation carried out showed that the rules and regulations are not enough to ensure the changes required by hospitals and health services. They did not institutionalize them, that is, they made them part of them. Daily care. According to regulations, all personnel must participate responsibly in the generation of waste, separate it and put it in their respective containers, unnecessarily, however, this will not happen. All services have Secondary Storage, but the installation does not meet the defined quality standard. Internal treatment is another worrying issue. Garbage infectivity and specificity must stop its pollutant load, which is in the health center is not satisfied. The last storage is the most confusing place, do not observe minimum technical requirements; we often see mountains of garbage, compacted and mixed, a small pile of sleeves, cardboard and splinters. Food makes it a source of contamination. Unknown treatment the final disposal of waste generated by the external environment and the hospital, even if Supervision is the responsibility of the person responsible for management. The hospital garbage is ready. Finally, the hospital does not have updated management information. Solid waste, available and necessary resources, risks, security measures, protection, health and environmental problems and their current state. The information will allow you to develop a comprehensive management plan to ensure its best management, evaluate its implementation, strengthen control procedures, train staff, warn about risks, and educate patients, families, and those who go to see a doctor services to prevent illnesses and accidents caused by a malfunction, endanger the health of the hospital community health personnel, patients, family members and contribute to the progressive deterioration of the environment.