Integrated Health Care Waste Management

Description

Healthcare activities are responsible for producing a lot of waste, much of which is simply unavoidable. However, are different types of healthcare waste such as needles and sharps that can pose a serious risk to health and safety and the environment.

If you handle healthcare materials, particularly that which is hazardous, you must dispose of it in the correct waste stream. This course explains what the different types of healthcare waste are and why it is important to segregate and dispose of them accordingly.

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course, you will be able to

• Understand the concept of integrated management of healthcare waste and the responsibilities of healthcare organizations.

• Identify and describe the types of healthcare and how it can be managed.

• Gain knowledge on appropriate health care waste management in relation to Zero waste concept, waste minimization and entire waste management cycle: waste generation, classification, segregation, storage, transportation and treatment methods.

• Gain insight about waste treatment and disposal methods including new technologies and selection of treatment method.

• Understand the regulation and National Standard related to management of healthcare waste.