Medical waste management story at Can Tho Children's Hospital

SKĐS - Can Tho Children's Hospital located in the city center is impressive for its clean and friendly space. Few people know that behind that landscape is a scientifically operated medical environment management system.

According to the 2024 self-assessment report, Can Tho Children's Hospital scored 83.8/100 points and was classified as Good in implementing the Green - Clean - Beautiful criteria of the Health sector. This result reflects the hospital's serious investment, not only in landscape infrastructure but also in each operating process to ensure safety for children, a group of pediatric patients sensitive to the environment.

A corner of the outside campus is covered with cool green trees.

The first and most noticeable impression is the green coverage. From the large yard to the functional buildings, the green areas are arranged in a balanced manner, creating a "natural shield" that helps reduce dust and noise, factors that easily affect the respiratory system and psychology of children. That green space helps to reduce the anxiety of parents during the waiting hours, while creating a more positive environment for the medical team in their daily stressful work.

The entire hospital campus, departments, patient rooms, restrooms, walkways, corridors, and offices are clean and spacious. The hospital also placed many stone benches in airy places for patients and their relatives to sit and wait while visiting and caring for patients; built a playground and entertainment area for children while waiting to see a doctor. In addition, the hospital also placed no-smoking signs in many places and assigned the task to the staff in charge to remind them if they discover relatives smoking in the campus.

If the green space brings a pleasant feeling, the "Clean" part of the criteria shows the depth of the hospital's environmental management capacity. The clean water system, a vital factor in pediatric treatment, is guaranteed 24/7, achieving the maximum score of the criteria group. Water quality is controlled from the supply source, through the treatment system, to each point of supply in the departments. Dr. Huy Thanh, Director of Can Tho Children's Hospital, said: In the context of children with weak resistance, ensuring clean water is not only a professional requirement but also an ethical responsibility of medical workers.

Restrooms, one of the most accurate indicators of a hospital's cleanliness, are also kept dry, airy and fully equipped. With a reasonable separation design and frequent cleaning, the hospital's restrooms meet the needs of a large number of patients and the hyperactivity typical of children.

Nurses at Can Tho Children's Hospital classify medical waste right in the room.

The hospital’s most specialized focus lies in medical waste management. In the environment of examining and treating pediatric patients, the amount of waste generated is diverse, continuous and contains many risk factors, so proper management is not only about complying with the law, but is also a key factor to ensure a safe treatment environment.

At Can Tho Children's Hospital, waste is classified at the point of generation, clearly separating infectious waste, hazardous waste, recyclable waste and household waste. Containers are arranged in sufficient quantity, placed in the right position, with easily recognizable colors and symbols, helping parents and staff easily follow the instructions.

The hospital maintains a regular monitoring system, keeps a logbook of waste treatment equipment operations in accordance with regulations, and closely coordinates with licensed units to transport and treat hazardous waste, ensuring a closed and absolutely safe process. In particular, the hospital prioritizes the use of environmentally friendly treatment technology.

Not only is hazardous waste given attention, the hospital also classifies and collects recyclable waste according to standards. This helps reduce the amount of waste that needs to be treated according to specific procedures, thereby saving costs and contributing to sustainable environmental protection - which is currently a major challenge for the health sector in particular and society in general.

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