An Giang General Hospital, each bag of trash, a safety process

SKĐS - Every day, An Giang General Hospital receives an average of 2,000 - 2,500 patients for examination. However, in the hospital grounds, green is present everywhere, the corridors are clean, and the waste storage areas are neatly arranged according to regulations.

An Giang General Hospital is a grade I, specialized hospital of An Giang province, a satellite hospital of Cho Ray Hospital. The hospital has a modern scale with 1,200 actual beds.

Regularly check and monitor, raise awareness to maintain a green - clean - beautiful hospital environment.

Nurse Nguyen Thi Thu Nguyet, Department of Infection Control, An Giang General Hospital, said that the work of surprise or regular inspections is thoroughly understood by the hospital leaders and regularly implemented in all departments and rooms. The hospital's inspection team periodically monitors the collection, classification and storage of medical waste, promptly detects, reminds and corrects any errors if any. This helps every step in the medical waste management chain, from classification, collection to transportation and treatment, to be carried out in accordance with regulations, ensuring safety for medical staff, patients and the surrounding environment.

Hospital nursing staff always follow procedures and ensure proper waste classification at source.

Dr. Le Thi Kim Thoa, Head of the Nursing Department, said that the hospital always focuses on propaganda and training. Leaders, medical staff, as well as waste collection teams are all trained and informed of the law on medical waste management. The hospital has fully disseminated the content of Circular 20/2021/TT-BYT of the Ministry of Health , updated new regulations and deployed communications to raise awareness of waste classification according to regulations, contributing to building the image of a green - clean - beautiful hospital.

Currently, the hospital has 4 staff members specialized in medical waste management, all of whom are trained in environmental engineering and environmental resource management. In particular, Ms. Pham Thi Phuong Thuy is a specialized staff member who has been granted a training certificate by the Department of Medical Environment Management - Ministry of Health. With a team of qualified and experienced staff, who have been well-trained, waste management at the hospital is carried out synchronously, in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health.

One of the highlights of An Giang General Hospital is its orientation to reduce waste at the source. The hospital prioritizes the selection of recyclable materials and supplies, minimizing the purchase and use of PVC or disposable plastic products. Instead, biodegradable products are widely encouraged to reduce the amount of medical plastic waste.

Waste classification at the time of generation is strictly implemented in each department and room. Trash bins are placed in the correct position, with clear color and symbol markings according to regulations. Instructions are posted in visible places, helping both medical staff, patients and relatives to recognize and follow the correct procedure.

Regular propaganda, combined with close supervision

To ensure waste management is in order, An Giang General Hospital plans to strengthen supervision of classification in clinical and paraclinical departments. The Infection Control Department plays a key role, the hospital's monitoring team conducts periodic and surprise inspections, and promptly recommends solutions to arising problems.

The green courtyard of An Giang General Hospital is where patients' relatives often choose to wait.

Nurse Nguyen Thi Thu Nguyet, Department of Infection Control, shared: "The monitoring team regularly checks both inside and outside the department, from the patient rooms to the restrooms. We always try to keep every area clean, odorless, and free of garbage. With a constant flow of patients coming in and out, maintaining hygiene is a challenge, but everyone is aware that it is the responsibility and regular, ongoing work of every medical staff member."

The hospital organizes supervision of the contracted cleaning unit, ensuring that medical waste bags comply with regulations on color, symbol and material. Collection staff are given detailed instructions on how to transport and store waste, absolutely not letting waste spill out or accumulate on the lid of the bin. The waste storage area is cleaned and sanitized daily, ensuring safety standards.

All medical waste generated at An Giang General Hospital is collected and processed by the province's professional collection and treatment unit according to the signed contract. The hospital closely monitors the transportation process and keeps hazardous waste documents in accordance with the law, ensuring transparency and environmental safety.

Regular solid waste management area at An Giang General Hospital.

In addition, training and coaching activities are always maintained regularly. The hospital sends specialized staff to participate in training programs organized by the Ministry of Health and the Department of Health. At the same time, internal training courses are periodically deployed in departments and rooms, helping to improve awareness and skills for all staff. The content does not stop at medical waste management but also extends to plastic waste management, contributing to the goal of reducing plastic emissions in the health sector.

Not only a professional task, medical waste management at An Giang General Hospital is also a testament to the sense of responsibility and environmental protection awareness of the medical staff. Every small action, from classifying waste according to regulations, reminding patients to maintain general hygiene, to reducing the use of disposable plastics all contribute to creating a green, clean, and friendly medical examination and treatment environment.

With the close direction of the Board of Directors, the coordination of departments and the sense of responsibility of each officer and employee, An Giang General Hospital builds the image of a green - clean - beautiful hospital, convenient for people to come for examination and treatment. Medical staff have a safe and friendly working environment.

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