Readiness of Healthcare Facilities to Implement Onsite Healthcare Waste Management Protocols and Incineration Guidelines in Tanzania

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess Readiness of Healthcare facilities to Implement onsite Healthcare Waste Management Protocols and Incineration Guidelines in Tanzania. To address this, a national assessment was conducted country wide to assess readiness of Healthcare Facilities (HCFs) to undertake various Healthcare Waste Management (HCWM) initiatives with particular focus to adherence to HCWM protocols and incineration guidelines. The assessment of healthcare waste management was conducted in facilities in the 26 regions of Tanzania mainland for one month. A standardized checklist and tools were used to assess and monitor various aspects related to healthcare waste management using open source software for data collection (ODK). Data were analyzed using SPSS computer software. It was observed that 46.2%, 33.3% and 25% of the health centres, district hospitals and regional hospitals did not have appointed supervisors, which makes it difficult for the HCFs to perform better in managing healthcare waste in their respective facilities. It was further revealed that healthcare facilities have made remarkable improvement in the overall healthcare waste management with evidence of ongoing common activity on purchasing injection safety boxes (69.2%) and purchasing of waste bins (53.8%) at all levels. On average, about 70% of the HCFs have plans and budget though inadequate to support HCWM activities. In a conclusion Healthcare Facilities must designate a better system to compres-

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“…However, the study also highlighted the lack of appointed supervisors in a considerable number of facilities, which poses a challenge to the effective management of healthcare waste. The findings underscore the importance of incorporating cybersecurity measures into waste management protocols to ensure the secure handling and disposal of healthcare waste, thereby preventing unauthorized access to sensitive healthcare data (Manyele et al, 2022). Kodali et al (2022) provided an in-depth analysis of biomedical waste management during the COVID-19 era, critiquing current disposal strategies and assessing emerging protocols.…”

“…The integration of cybersecurity measures into waste management protocols is essential to safeguard sensitive data, ensure the privacy of individuals and organizations, and protect the infrastructure from potential cyber threats. Manyele et al (2022) conducted a comprehensive study on the readiness of healthcare facilities in Tanzania to implement onsite healthcare waste management protocols and incineration guidelines. The study revealed a notable improvement in healthcare waste management practices, with a significant percentage of healthcare facilities adopting safety boxes for injections and waste bins.…”