9. MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAL SOLID WASTE IN COVID-19 TREATMENT FACILITIES AT SOME GENERAL HOSPITALS IN THANH HOA PROVINCE

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The objective research is evaluation the medical solid waste generation and management, thereby proposing solutions to improve the efficiency of medical waste management of Covid-19 treatment hospitals in Thanh Hoa province. The research methods are used, including: Method of document collection, interview method and method of comparison and evaluation. The research was carried out at 09 Covid-19 treatment facilities of Thanh Hoa city general hospital and Hoang Hoa district general hospital, from September 2021 to July 2022. The research results showed at the Covid-19 treatment facilities of both hospitals, the volume of solid waste increased sharply from December 2021 to March 2022 then gradually decreased from April 2022 to July 2022. Hundred percent of Covid-19 treatment facilities consider all solid waste as infectious waste and apply the same management process as infectious waste. On the other hand, Covid-19 treatment facilities also focus on ensuring occupational safety and hygiene issues during solid waste collection and treatment such as using personal protective equipment – PPE, using disinfectant solutions,…. However, sharp waste has not been stored in standard containers. Waste treatment has not yet been carried out in accordance with regulations. Therefore, hospitals need to adjust the system of waste collection and treatment in Covid-19 treatment facilities in accordance with the provisions of the issued circulars and decrees.