PENATALAKSANAAN PENGOLAHAN LIMBAH PADAT MEDIS DI RUMAH SAKIT LARAS
Abstract
It is essential to manage medical waste (B3) since healthcare institutions generate it as a byproduct of providing health care services. This trash can cause pollution, illness transmission, and other health issues. The responsibility for managing solid medical waste lies with Laras Hospital. The purpose of this research was to ascertain whether or not RSUD Langsa's solid medical waste processing meets the health standards set out in Regulation No. 7 of 2019 by the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, which addresses the environment of hospitals.
The study relied on a descriptive and qualitative approach. The researcher aimed to analyze several aspects linked to the execution of processing solid medical waste at Rumah Sakit Laras, therefore they gathered information from five sources: the hospital management, the ward heads, environmental health, PPI personnel, and sanitarian personnel. The information was acquired using a descriptive technique.
The objectives of the research were to ascertain if the final management procedures for medical solid waste at Rumah Sakit Laras were compliant with the regulations that were in place at the time, to assess the level of knowledge among personnel regarding medical waste, to document the processes for processing, labeling, sorting, collecting, and temporary storage of solid waste at the hospital, and to document the protocols for the use of personal protective equipment by hospital employees.
The research results demonstrated that Rumah Sakit Laras should pay more attention to a) segregating solid medical waste because wasted mix and b) transporting solid medical waste using a particular route. c) The document is comprehensive, which bodes well for its management results; nevertheless, TPS waste storage needs further attention.
Medical waste management at RSUD Langsa was determined to be in compliance with Regulation No. 7 of 2019 of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, which pertains to the health requirements for hospital environments and hospital environmental health.
