KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science
Vol 1 No 9 (2022): KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science

Comparison of COVID-19 Medical Waste Management Strategies For Hospitals in Developed and Developing Country

Atikah Nadiah Syafei (Universitas Indonesia)
Suyud Warno Utomo (Universitas Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jun 2022

Abstract

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has not only caused a health emergency but also an emergency for medical waste, which as the number of COVID-19 infections increases, the generation of medical waste will also increase. Objective: This article aims to find out the pattern of handling COVID-19 B3 medical waste from hospitals in developed and developing countries. Method: This article is a systematic review using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) model. Results and Discussion: There are 13 articles that analyze to find out the management of COVID-19 medical waste originating from hospitals from developing countries as well as developed countries. There are some similarities and differences in decision-making regarding COVID-19 waste treatment. Conclusions: Some countries are still adopting waste regulations in the pre-COVID-19 period. The thermal method of exterminating waste is still the best way to be chosen. However, the use of the incinerator method in some developing countries is still small

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Journal Info

Abbrev

kesans

Publisher

Subject

Chemistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Physics Public Health

Description

KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science provides a means for ongoing discussion of the relevant issues that fall within the focus and scope of the journal that can be examined empirically. This journal publishes research articles in the medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, ...