ANÁLISIS DE LA GESTIÓN DE DESECHOS HOSPITALARIOS EN UN CENTRO MÉDICO EN GUAYAQUIL

Abstract

At the city of Guayaquil an assessment was made to relate hazardous wastes management in a Medical Care Center to environmental impacts. An inspection was carried out in situ during all stages of management: generation, collection, temporary storage, transport and disposal. The results reveal that hospital waste management is fragmented, showing a compliance 8 conformities, 2 observations, 8 minor nonconformities and 2 non-conformities over a total of 20 environmental obligations applicable to current environmental regulations. These may cause potential environmental impacts as health. Lack of management and managerial decision was evident on issues such as use of personal protective equipment and training to the personnel involved in all areas, from doctors, nurses and cleaning staff. As part of the recommendations is needed to create a coordination team delegate, control, monitoring and implementation of the management of hazardous waste, also generating political and technical guidelines.