Sapphasit Kaewhao . Infectious Waste Management by Private Clinics in Maha Sarakham City Municipality. (). Eastern Asia University. Central Library. : , 2561.
Infectious Waste Management by Private Clinics in Maha Sarakham City Municipality
Abstract:
This research study aim to investigate management from 78 private clinics in Maha Sarakham City Municipality. Questionnaire was a tool for data collection from samples who were personnel responsible for handling infectious wastes in private clinics, one sample for a clinic. The statistical values for analyzing the data were including mean, percentage and standard deviation. The results were as follows: (1) Overview of collecting infectious waste, was managed at a high level (x ̅ = 2.81) which most of collecting have prepared the container for disposal of infected waste, and tied it tightly. (2) Overview of transporting infectious waste, was managed at a high level (x ̅ = 2.43) by moving most of capture neck of bag, lift slightly away, did not drag or carrier bags. (3) Overview of infectious waste disposal, was managed at moderate level (x ̅ = 2.00). Recommendations from this study, the infectious waste management by private clinics have conveniently conducted of each private clinic. Therefore, Maha Sarakham City Municipality should be a service center for the infectious waste management as a whole in order to prevent the danger that might occur due to inappropriate management.