| dc.description.abstract | Health facilities such as hospitals produce medical waste and non-medical waste. Improper management of medical
waste can cause the spread of infectious nature, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, management at
the source, such as minimization and containment, is important and must be evaluated. This study evaluates hospital
medical waste management based on minimization and containment efforts. This research was conducted by direct
observation and literature review. The findings on minimization efforts are following regulations such as reducing the
use of materials containing hazardous and toxic materials if there is a choice, avoiding accumulation and expiration of
the procurement of chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and separating non-medical and medical waste according to the
waste category. The container also meets the standard where the container is equipped with a cover and is made of
puncture-resistant material. The containers are also equipped with bags and symbols according to the characteristics
of the waste with internal transportation at least once a day or when the container has been filled. Garbage officers
prepare medical waste handover documents. Transportation from the production source to the temporary shelter (TPS)
uses a yellow trolley with a biohazard symbol, tightly closed with a predetermined route, and cleaning and disinfection
are carried out on the trolleys that are used every day. | en_US |
