Aspects of Medical Waste Management in County Hospital

摘要

This paper aims to highlight how the county hospital manages to monitor the amount of medical waste produced. For three semesters the waste management activity has been monitored and analyzed. The regression analysis reveals that some medical waste depends on patients' number with highly significance. Trend analyses render possible the assessment of different types of medical waste for the semester that follows. It might be the starting point for managers to decide upon their actions regarding to medical waste management. The paper also reveals the most common risks generated by improper handling and collection of medical waste, as well as a proper plan for rats and pest disinfections.