Evaluation of Solid Medical Waste Management at East Kolaka Regional General Hospital :

Theo Jeriyan -; La Ode Ahmad Nur Ramadhan; Agusrinal Agusrinal; Aminuddin Mane Kandari; Asramid Yasin; Junartin Teke; Muhammad Saleh Qadri

doi:10.63922/ijeter.v4i03.6050

Theo Jeriyan - Halu Ole University
La Ode Ahmad Nur Ramadhan Halu Oleo University
Agusrinal Agusrinal Halu Oleo University
Aminuddin Mane Kandari Halu Oleo University
Asramid Yasin Halu Oleo University
Junartin Teke Halu Oleo University
Theo Halu Oleo University

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijeter.v4i03.6050

Keywords: Solid Medical Waste, Waste Management, Hospital

Abstract

Hospitals are among the major generators of medical waste, which has the potential to pollute the environment and transmit diseases if not managed properly. This study aimed to evaluate the compliance of the solid medical waste management system at the East Kolaka Regency Regional General Hospital (RSUD) with the Indonesian Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 6 of 2021 and the Indonesian Minister of Health Regulation No. 18 of 2020. This study employed a quantitative descriptive approach, and the research sample was determined using purposive sampling. Data were collected through direct observation, interviews, and documentation using an observation checklist based on the applicable regulations. The results showed that the overall compliance level of solid medical waste management reached 68.70%, which was categorized as "Compliant". Although the collection stage achieved a compliance level of 100%, improvements are still required in waste reduction, temporary storage, transportation, and managerial aspects to ensure full compliance with the applicable regulations. Therefore, continuous improvement of medical waste management practices is necessary to enhance environmental protection and public health at the East Kolaka Regency Regional General Hospital

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