SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AT THE RS JOGJA AND RS PKU MUHAMMADIYAH IN JOGJA
Abstract: In daily activities,
the hospital produces significant amount of waste which, if not properly
discharged or burned, may cause adverse effect on workers as well as the
surrounding area. So it is needed to explore the treatment process of waste at
the RS PKU Muhammadiyah Jogja and RS Jogja.
Objective: The aim of this study was to get a clear picture or
description on waste management techniques at the RS PKU Muhammadiyah Jogja and
RS Jogja.
Methods: This study used a qualitative descriptive case study. Data were
obtained through observation, document studies, in-depth interviews with the
head of Environmental Health Installation and Waste Management Staffs, as well
as data in the form photos and recordings.
Result: Extermination of waste is executed by entering one by one parcel
of medical solid waste into incinerator. The range of temperatures inside the
incinerator is 600°C - 800°C. Combustion is performed approximately six hours.
During the culling takes place, incinerator operators supervise the combustion
process from a room that is close to the incinerator directly. Combustion
process of infectious solid waste is carried out in RS PKU by PT Jasa medivest
whereas hazardous and toxic waste by PT Arah.
Conclusion: Each Hospital, RS PKU Muhammadiyah Jogja and RS Jogja already
has a clear Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), but RS Jogja has better SOP and
Implementation and Technical Guidelines in comparison with RS PKU Muhammadiyah
Jogja.
Author: Muchsin Maulana, Hari
Kusnanto, Agus Suwarni
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg150339
