Publication: Effects of an incinerator project on a healthcare-waste management system
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2011-01-01
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10963669
0734242X
0734242X
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Mahidol University
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Waste Management and Research. Vol.29, No.10 SUPPL. (2011), 91-96
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Patthanasak Khammaneechan, Kamolnetr Okanurak, Pornchai Sithisarankul, Kraichat Tantrakarnapa, Poonsup Norramit Effects of an incinerator project on a healthcare-waste management system. Waste Management and Research. Vol.29, No.10 SUPPL. (2011), 91-96. doi:10.1177/0734242X11411013 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/11933
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Effects of an incinerator project on a healthcare-waste management system
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This evaluative research study aimed to assess the effects of the central healthcare incinerator project on waste management in Yala Province. The study data were collected twice: at baseline and during the operational phase. A combination of structured interview and observation were used during data collection. The study covered 127 healthcare facilities: government hospitals, healthcare centres, and private clinics. The results showed 63% of healthcare risk waste (HCRW) handlers attended the HCRW management training. Improvements in each stage of the HCRW management system were observed in all groups of facilities. The total cost of the HCRW management system did not change, however; the costs for hospitals decreased, whereas those for clinics increased significantly. It was concluded that the central healthcare waste incinerator project positively affected HCRW management in the area, although the costs of management might increase for a particular group. However, the benefits of changing to a more appropriately managed HCRW system will outweigh the increased costs. © The Author(s) 2011 Reprints and permissions: sagepub.co.uk/ journalsPermissions.nav.