Phanom Dong Rak Model: Development of Infected Waste Management Model in Phanom Dong Rak Sub-District Health Promotion Hospital, Surin Province

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to develop an infectious waste management model of Health Promoting Hospitals. It was conducted at Phanom Dong Rak District, Surin Province. The research methods included: (1) designing and constructing infectious waste collection, (2) constructing an infectious waste transportation vehicle model, (3) specifying management and use guidelines, and (4) evaluation. Personnel from 7 Health Promoting Hospitals participated the study. The tools used were data recording forms and questionnaires; and the data were analyzed by descriptive method. The results of the study revealed that (1) there was an infectious waste shelter constructed with a width of 65 centimeters, a length of 135 centimeters, and an height of 180 centimeters; (2) there was an infectious waste transportation vehicle that was a cost-effective multi-purpose tricycle; (3) collection, transportation and disposal procedure had met sanitation standards, and staff received appropriate training; and (4) high level of satisfaction was observed among health persnonel and bedridden patients. In conclusion, the infectious waste management model of the Health Promoting Hospitals, Phanom Dong Rak District, Surin Province was found to be qualifies and effective.