Sustainability of Medical Waste Management in Different Sized Health Care Facilities
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DOI: 10.1007/s12649-016-9730-y
Abstract: In recent years the waste produced within healthcare facilities has raised great attention. The proper management of such waste is fundamental to avoid both public health issues and environmental pollution, so that several countries have… read more here.
Keywords: waste; waste management; medical waste; health ... See more keywords
A pilot survey of the U.S. medical waste industry to determine training needs for safely handling highly infectious waste
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2017.08.017
Abstract: HighlightsWaste management is overlooked in the containment of highly infectious pathogens.Complexities of category A waste deter facilities' willingness to accept the waste.Enhanced training on properly handling and transporting category A waste is urged. Background: The… read more here.
Keywords: pilot survey; medical waste; waste; category waste ... See more keywords
Medical waste management practice during the 2019-2020 novel coronavirus pandemic: Experience in a general hospital
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.05.035
Abstract: Abstract It is currently a critical period for the prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the medical waste disposal could be an important way to control the source of infection, standardization and strict… read more here.
Keywords: novel coronavirus; medical waste; waste; 2020 novel ... See more keywords
Pyrolysis: An effective technique for degradation of COVID-19 medical wastes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130092
Abstract: COVID-19 has led to the enormous rise of medical wastes throughout the world, and these have mainly been generated from hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare establishments. This creates an additional challenge in medical waste management,… read more here.
Keywords: medical wastes; pyrolysis; medical waste; waste ... See more keywords
Plasma gasification of the medical waste
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2020.12.069
Abstract: In terms of infection control in hospitals, especially the Covid-19 pandemic that we are living in, it has revealed the necessity of proper disposal of medical waste. The increasing amount of medical waste with the… read more here.
Keywords: gasification medical; waste; medical waste; plasma gasification ... See more keywords
P1115MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT - HOW INDUSTRY CAN HELP US TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT AND MONEY
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DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfaa142.p1115
Abstract: The global climate change and its consequences force us to remodel our processes and rethink current model of providing the HD treatments. One of the crucial point, which have massive impact on the environment and… read more here.
Keywords: medical waste; waste; group; waste management ... See more keywords
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice in respect of Medical Waste Management among Healthcare Workers in Clinics
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/8745472
Abstract: Medical waste represents a significant health risk and an environmental pollution concern due to its hazardous characteristics. The knowledge and practice of healthcare personnel in respect of the disposal of medical waste is essential to… read more here.
Keywords: knowledge; medical waste; waste management; waste ... See more keywords
Brazilian medical waste program as an intent to reduce costs and air release of carcinogens.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.e19128
Abstract: e19128Background: Hospital waste management is a current sustainability challenge. The proper waste separation is principally recommended in most protocols, despite not always performed. Potentiall... read more here.
Keywords: program intent; waste program; waste; medical waste ... See more keywords
Assessment of medical waste generation, associated environmental impact, and management issues after the outbreak of COVID-19: A case study of the Hubei Province in China
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0259207
Abstract: COVID-19 greatly challenges the human health sector, and has resulted in a large amount of medical waste that poses various potential threats to the environment. In this study, we compiled relevant data released by official… read more here.
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Assessment of COVID-19 vaccination-related medical waste management practices in Bangladesh
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273053
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic forces people to be vaccinated as early as possible. The COVID-19 vaccination program certainly raised the medical waste volume all over the world, including in Bangladesh. Numerous recent reports showed a fragile… read more here.
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Assessing Ecological and Socio-Economic Attributes in Sustainable Management of Solid Medical Waste in Urban Environment
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DOI: 10.18280/ijsdp.180334
Abstract: Unreliable system of solid waste management has hindered performance of public health system in developing countries. This condition was exacerbated by the covid-19 pandemic which posed risk to healthcare staff and public that makes the… read more here.
Keywords: health; waste; waste management; management ... See more keywords