Health Care
Industry Sector
Healthcare
Client Profile
196 bed public hospital
Statement of Waste Issue
The hospital required the waste audit to assist in undertaking the reaccreditation process
Process
- Conduct a detailed Waste Audit of a 24 hour sample of waste and recyclables generated on site
- Review current waste management systems and compliance
- Identify leakage and non-compliance
- Conduct education survey of staff to obtain an understanding of their attitude and knowledge with regard to waste management
- Develop recommendations for improvement
Findings
- 35% of material in the clinical waste stream could be disposed of via the current general waste stream or recycling streams, resulting in savings of $94,000h
- Waste and recycling systems were not consistently implemented throughout the hospital
Outcome
Action plan presented to Board for implementation prior to Accreditation Audit
