Novel Dose of Natrium Chloride and Soil Concentration in Reducing Medical Waste Bacteria before Incineration
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Abstract
If it is not adequately managed, the waste from healthcare facilities containing infectious material poses a risk to the general public and the natural environment. As a result, hospitals must ensure that their waste management policies do not add to the dangers posed to both human health and the environment. In this study, we aimed to determine the effect that varying doses of disinfectant in conjunction with andosol soil had on the total number of bacteria present in the medical waste generated by three hospitals in Semarang City, Indonesia. According to the findings of the study, the most efficient method for decreasing the overall number of microbial colonies by 93% was a combination involving soil (at a percentage of 30) and chlorine (at a concentration of 0.75 ppm). As a consequence of this, and due to the limited technology available, this straightforward method can become an alternative for the healthcare industry in managing medical waste before dumping or incinerating it. Hospitals have been advised to discontinue the practice of directly burning, disinfecting, or transporting waste to disposal locations before it receives treatment. This can help reduce the risk of pandemics, as the correct disposal of medical waste can control infection sources.
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OpenAlex topics: Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management · Recycling and Waste Management Techniques · Municipal Solid Waste Management
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Affiliations
Department of Public Health, Poltekkes Kemenkes, Semarang 50286, Indonesia
Department of Social Studies, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin 70123, Indonesia
Funding
Ministerial of Health Polytechnic Semarang, Indonesia
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