ArticleBMJ open quality2024
Evaluation of a training programme on the management of infectious and sharp healthcare waste in Tunisia.
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introductionThe management of healthcare waste is a crucial issue for public health and the environment. To minimise risks, it is essential to ensure that the management of healthcare waste is meticulously applied. Additionally, among the evaluation methods adopted by the hospital hygiene department to monitor the degree of compliance. The aim of this study was to assess the degree of compliance with healthcare waste management before and after a training and support programme.
methodsThis is a pre-experimental study based on two audits of healthcare waste management at Farhat Hached University Hospital in Sousse, Tunisia. All medical, surgical and laboratory departments were included. The first audit was carried out, followed by training of the responsible staff, which was carried out according to a cycle of training and coaching hygiene technicians, and finally, a second audit was conducted. The compliance rate is compared between 2021 and 2022.
resultsWhen comparing the averages of the compliance percentages for the four audit areas, there was a statistically significant improvement between the years 2021 and 2022 in the availability of equipment and consumables required for the management of infectious and sharp healthcare waste (p=0.029) as well as intramural transport (p=0.014).
conclusionThe study highlights the central role of effective waste management training in promoting compliance, awareness and responsible practices. Constant attention and training are essential to maintain progress at Farhat Hached University Hospital. This helps create safer care environments, better public health outcomes and long-term sustainability.
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