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A Strategy to Reduce Regulated Medical Waste in Hospitals

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Dylan Reagan. A Strategy to Reduce Regulated Medical Waste In Hospitals. . n292. saint-francis.hykucommons.org/concern/generic_works/59da3cd0-9c51-4c42-9417-620a64abdebb?locale=zh.

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D. Reagan. (n292). A Strategy to Reduce Regulated Medical Waste in Hospitals. https://saint-francis.hykucommons.org/concern/generic_works/59da3cd0-9c51-4c42-9417-620a64abdebb?locale=zh

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Dylan Reagan. A Strategy to Reduce Regulated Medical Waste In Hospitals. n292. https://saint-francis.hykucommons.org/concern/generic_works/59da3cd0-9c51-4c42-9417-620a64abdebb?locale=zh.

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  • Background
    Hospitals produce substantial amounts of waste daily, which causes environmental and economic
    impacts. Operating rooms account for much of this production. As this waste is produced, it must be
    separated and placed into containers that are later removed for disposal and if necessary, undergo
    treatment. The different treatments are dependent on the types of waste and whether it is infectious or
    not. Identifying and selecting the correct containers is a crucial step in the disposal process. If items are
    placed into the incorrect container, there are likely to be increased costs for removal and treatment.
    More specifically, inappropriate material placement into regulated medical waste (RMW) containers
    significantly contributes to these costs.
    Methodology
    The waste disposal practices of anesthesia providers and operating room staff at a rural hospital in
    Indiana were examined over four weeks. During the implementation period, participants’ waste
    practices were guided by waste disposal prompts that were placed on the RMW sharps container within
    the three ORs at Adams Memorial Hospital (AMH). Utilizing a digital scale provided by the facility,
    containers were weighed weekly and compared from the pre-implementation and implementation
    period.
    Findings
    Results from this project revealed a 68% reduction in RMW volume following the conclusion of the
    implementation period. This reduction in volume yielded a potential annual savings of $7,296 for AMH.
    Conclusions/Implications
    This project provided AMH with a simple, cost-saving measure for healthcare facilities. The future
    opportunity for these types of cost-saving initiatives is unlimited and could be implemented system-wide to further increase annual savings.

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