Solid medical waste management practices and awareness in COVID-19 screening stations

IF 3.1 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
S. Alzghoul, O. Smadi, T. Almomani, M. Alzghoul, O. M. Albataineh
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: During the Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, an effective and efficient medical waste management plan is required to prevent disease transmission fromthe Coronavirus disease 2019 viral solid wastes. Screening stations are critical locations wheresolid Coronavirus disease 2019 wastes are created. Solid trash collection and managementstrategies for screening stations must be studied as they are the first point of origin for solidCoronavirus disease 2019 wastes. The goal of this study is to evaluate the level of healthcareworkers’ knowledge in the medical waste management field in Jordanian Coronavirus disease2019 screening stations, with an emphasis on understanding and implementing Jordanianmedical waste management protocols, by examining the awareness, perspective, and practiceabout the many aspects of Coronavirus disease 2019 wastes.METHODS: A study sample (n = 78) involving technicians, nurses, and physicians working atvarious screening stations in Jordan’s public and private sectors was evaluated. From April2021 to September 2021, a cross-sectional survey involving questionnaires was carried out.The survey included questions on medical waste management knowledge and awarenessamong healthcare personnel regarding the Coronavirus 2019 medical waste administrative andcollection procedures.There are various limitations to this cross-sectional study that should be noted. This is a studyconducted among health care employees when an overwhelming amount of coronavirusdisease cases were being recorded locally and worldwide, affecting transportation ability andminimizing time spent with screening station personnel.FINDINGS: The outcomes of the first module of the questionnaire revealed a high degree ofmedical waste management knowledge and awareness among healthcare staff. On the otherhand, nurses demonstrated the highest awareness and application of COVID-19 medical wasteadministrative procedures. Furthermore, the results of the third module revealed that theprivate sector fails to successfully execute national and international procedures, with the mostsignificant negative responses among other categories.CONCLUSION: It was concluded that Jordan’s solid waste collection and disposal methods wereeffectively implemented, which might aid in the virus eradication. Even though most Jordanianscreening stations have effectively implemented knowledge and awareness regarding solidCoronavirus disease 2019 wastes management practices, there is a need to undertake periodictraining and continuous monitoring with a specific focus on the appropriate administrative andcollecting processes for both technicians, and private sector stations © 2022 GJESM. All rights reserved
COVID-19筛查站固体医疗废物管理做法和意识
背景与目的:在2019冠状病毒病大流行期间,需要制定有效和高效的医疗废物管理计划,以防止2019冠状病毒病病毒固体废物的疾病传播。筛查站是产生2019冠状病毒固体废物的关键地点。筛查站是2019冠状病毒病固体废物的第一个来源,因此必须研究其固体垃圾收集和管理策略。本研究的目的是评估约旦2019冠状病毒病筛查站医护人员在医疗废物管理领域的知识水平,重点是理解和实施约旦医疗废物管理方案,通过检查对2019冠状病毒病废物的许多方面的认识、观点和实践。方法:对研究样本(n = 78)进行评估,包括在约旦公共和私营部门各筛查站工作的技术人员、护士和医生。于2021年4月至2021年9月进行横断面问卷调查。调查内容包括医疗废物管理知识以及医护人员对2019冠状病毒医疗废物管理和收集程序的认识。需要注意的是,本横断面研究存在各种局限性。这是一项在医疗保健员工中进行的研究,当时当地和全球都记录了大量冠状病毒疾病病例,影响了运输能力,并最大限度地减少了与筛查站人员在一起的时间。结果:调查问卷第一模块的结果显示医护人员对医疗废物管理的知识和意识程度较高。另一方面,护士对COVID-19医疗废物管理程序的认知度和应用程度最高。此外,第三个模块的结果显示,私营部门未能成功执行国家和国际程序,在其他类别中,负面反应最为显著。结论:约旦的固体废物收集和处理方法得到有效实施,可能有助于根除该病毒。尽管大多数约旦筛查站已经有效地落实了关于2019年固体冠状病毒病废物管理做法的知识和意识,但仍需要进行定期培训和持续监测,特别关注技术人员和私营部门筛查站的适当行政和收集流程©2022 GJESM。版权所有
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