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PMID: 21690304 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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This evaluative research study aimed to assess the effects of the central healthcare incinerator project on waste management in Yala Province. The study data were collected twice: at baseline and during the operational phase. A combination of structured interview and observation were used during data collection. The study covered 127 healthcare facilities: government hospitals, healthcare centres, and private clinics. The results showed 63% of healthcare risk waste (HCRW) handlers attended the HCRW management training. Improvements in each stage of the HCRW management system were observed in all groups of facilities. The total cost of the HCRW management system did not change, however; the costs for hospitals decreased, whereas those for clinics increased significantly. It was concluded that the central healthcare waste incinerator project positively affected HCRW management in the area, although the costs of management might increase for a particular group. However, the benefits of changing to a more appropriately managed HCRW system will outweigh the increased costs. |
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Patthanasak Khammaneechan; Kamolnetr Okanurak; Pornchai Sithisarankul; Kraichat Tantrakarnapa; Poonsup Norramit |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-6-20 |
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Title: Waste management & research : the journal of the International Solid Wastes and Public Cleansing Association, ISWA Volume: - ISSN: 1399-3070 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-6-21 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9881064 Medline TA: Waste Manag Res Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Social and Environmental Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Thailand. |
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