Gestão dos resíduos de serviço de saúde em uma unidade básica no município de Caçapava do Sul - RS

Abstract

The problem surrounding Health Care Waste (HCW) is today, of great importance. Since they are mismanaged, they have serious consequences for public health, the environment and the world economy. Thus, the work aimed to contribute to better management of HCW of a basic health unit in the city of Caçapava do Sul – Rs. Assessments based on ANVISA RDC Resolution nº 222, qualitative and quantitative analyzes were performed based on the characterization of the residues and the aid of the application of a questionnaire to better understand the management of HCW. It was found that the unit does not have a PGRSS thus having nonconformities at all stages of management. The residues generated are from groups A, B, D and E, and all classes have incorrect segregation, causing the whole process to be compromised. The biggest concerns about this waste are related to the environment and public health, where it was noticed that besides the nonconforming steps, the unit’s professionals did not use the necessary IPE, putting their own safety at risk. Therefore, it is concluded that it is important to prioritize the management of these wastes as they can be extremely hazardous when mismanaged.