Gerenciamento de resíduos sólidos em hospitais veterinários: estudo de caso no Hospital Veterinário da UFRB

Abstract

The appropriate management of Solid Waste from Healthcare Services (RSS) in animal health establishments is extremely important for reducing the production of this waste and the risks it poses to human and animal health and the environment. The central objective of the work is to carry out a diagnosis of the solid waste management situation at the UFRB Veterinary Hospital and establish measures to improve it in situations where specific legislation is not met. This research presents theoretical understandings about the management of RSS, with a central focus on veterinary hospitals, combined with the case study at the University Hospital of Veterinary Medicine of the Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia, where it was possible to illustrate and verify the management steps (segregation, packaging, identification, internal transport, internal collection, temporary storage, intermediate treatment, external storage, external collection and transport, treatment and final disposal) of waste generated at the Veterinary Hospital and the quantification of their production We also sought to analyze: solid waste management in hospitals and veterinary care facilities in general; the production of waste generated and Solid Waste Management Plans in these locations. The nonconformities found at the study site and suggestions for measures to improve RSS management at the UFRB Veterinary Hospital and reduce their production were presented.