Avaliação do gerenciamento de resíduos sólidos em uma unidade de saúde na cidade de Dourados, MS, com ênfase nos resíduos de serviços de saúde

Abstract

The present work carried out an analysis in the health service waste management plan of a health unit located in the city of Dourados, MS, and the waste management techniques of the institution, in comparison with the current legislation, being aware of the importance the impact they can cause on the environment. All stages of hospital solid waste management were analyzed, during which the sectors were analyzed for criticality, semi-critical and non-critical; and also a photographic survey of the whole scene where it is realized. A method of weighing waste by sectors was also implemented to quantify the generated waste. Finally, it was presented some possible updates or reframing in the PGRSS, in accordance with the solid waste policy, and other laws in force.