Applying Nightingale charts to evaluate the heterogeneity of biomedical waste in a Hospital

Authors

  • Janini Cristina Paiz Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Marcio Bigolin Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Vania Elisabete Schneider Universidade de Caxias do Sul
  • Nilva Lúcia Rech Stedile Universidade de Caxias do Sul

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.3309.2499

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: to evaluate the heterogeneity of biomedical waste (BW) using Nightingale charts. METHOD: cross-sectional study consisting of data collection on wastes (direct observation of receptacles, physical characterisation, and gravimetric composition), development of a Management Information System, and creation of statistical charts. RESULTS: the wastes with the greatest degree of heterogeneity are, in order, recyclable, infectious, and organic wastes; chemical waste had the most efficient segregation; Nightingale charts are useful for quick visualisation and systematisation of information on heterogeneity. CONCLUSION: the development of a management information system and the use of Nightingale charts allows for the identification and correction of errors in waste segregation, which increase health risks and contamination by infectious and chemical wastes and reduce the sale and profit from recyclables.

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Published

2014-12-01

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 6 (2014)

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Applying Nightingale charts to evaluate the heterogeneity of biomedical waste in a Hospital . (2014). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 22(6), 942-949. https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.3309.2499