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METHODS: The arrangements for bulk clinical waste handling were audited in 16 UK
hospitals, one year after an earlier audit that revealed many deficiencies in performance …

The weight and number of bags of solid waste decreased by 12% and 6% per OR per day,
respectively. For regulated medical waste, the weight and number of bags decreased by …

Health care waste at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL) consists of infectious,
hazardous as well as nonhazardous waste generated at various places within the institution …

Background Inappropriate disposal of clinical waste has a considerable environmental and
financial impact. Other studies have shown substantial opportunities for improvement in …

Background/Aims Medical waste, or clinical waste, is generated in hospitals, clinics, and
pharmaceutical manufacturing as a result of the diagnosis, treatment and medicine that is …

Healthcare waste is likely to increase with a rise in the global population and access to
medical care. The main reasons to optimise waste management are the statutory duty of …

Background: Health-care waste is a by-product of health care. Its poor management
exposes health-care workers, waste handlers and the community to infections, toxic effects …

This study examined the medical waste management practices of Tygerberg Hospital. The
researcher made use of both primary and secondaiy data. Since this was a is study, the …

Healthcare establishments generate a huge quantity of both hazardous and nonhazardous
wastes. These wastes are generated as a result of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of …