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国际公共卫生与安全杂志

Assessing Adherence of Hospital Waste Disposal Management at Mangochi District Hospital in Malawi

Abstract

Mercy Susan Buluzi1 *, Vincent Jumbe1 , Adamson Muula1 , Fanuel Lampiao1 and Daniel Lawadi Banda2

Background: Hospital waste management services are aimed at improving health status of hospital workers and also people surrounding the hospital. Needle prick incidences are high due to improper waste disposal management among workers at Mangochi district hospital. This study aimed at assessing adherence of hospital waste disposal management processes at Mangochi District Hospital.

Method: Questionnaire and Observations were used in the study to collect data.

Conclusion: The benefits of proper medical waste management minimize the spread of infections and reduce the risk of accidental injury to staff, patients, visitors and community.

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