SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT OF NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Abstract

Currently, in Brazil there are several types of solid waste disposal from health services. The knowledge of waste is important, in view of the concerns with its disposal, as it is a risk to human health and the environment. Because if there is no adequate commitment to efficiency in the technical procedure and in the handling of the different types of waste generated, we will be compromising the environment ecologically. According to the Resolution of the Collegiate Board (RDC), nº 222 of March 28, 2018, in section III of the third article in item XXVII, management of health service waste, set of management procedures, planned and with the implementation from scientific, technical, normative and legal bases, with the objective of minimizing the generation of waste and providing a safe, efficient way, aiming at the protection of workers and the preservation of public health, natural resources and the environment, representing progress in the search for regulation and good practices in the treatment of Health Services Waste, towards sustainable development. However, difficulties in inspection, compliance with legislation and possible penalties for establishments that do not conform to the current DRC remain as important challenges for the inspection bodies. Address their laws and compliance with the national solid waste policy. Examining the management of Health Services Residues (RSS) is a challenge, since the lack of this waste management plan, thus causing an error in the management process, failure of the external shelter, mistakes in decisions, especially regarding technical responsibility.