Manejo dos resíduos de serviços de saúde: um estudo de caso do Instituto Federal do Piauí - Campus Teresina Central

Abstract

The increasing production of solid waste is a worrying problem, especially in urban centers that have a variety of economic activities, such as commerce and industry, in addition to providing a series of services to the population through health and educational establishments, among others. In addition to the quantity, the hazardousness of this waste is also a relevant factor, especially in higher education institutions, where there is as much common waste as hazardous waste, coming from laboratories and the health sector. The correct management of this waste is essential, especially in academic environments with a large flow of people. Given this scenario, this study analyzes the management of waste generated in the health sector of a federal public institution in Teresina-PI. The objectives included the characterization of the activities of the sector, the identification and classification of waste, the description of the management steps and the verification of compliance with legal standards. To achieve the proposed objectives, we carried out the following methodological procedures: bibliographic research, observation technique and semi-structured interview. The results indicated problems in the collection and final disposal of waste, attributed to the responsible company, in addition to the lack of adequate shelter for the temporary and external storage of health service waste (HSW). The guidelines emphasize the responsibility for implementing preventive measures, aiming to minimize the risks of contamination and accidents throughout the entire process of managing solid health waste.