El protocolo de reciclaje de los desechos tóxicos en los hospitales públicos. Los casos de los hospitales, Abel Gilbert y José Daniel Rodríguez Maridueña, en Guayaquil.

Abstract

This research project aims to verify fulfillment with infectious waste management in public hospitals Dr. Abel Gilbert Pontón and Dr. José Daniel Rodríguez Maridueña and show how well this recycling protocol is done. The methodology used for the project includes the observation in the routes made from November and December 2019 and January 2020 to the medical units. In addition, from interviews to the different sources of the hospitals Abel Gilbert and José Daniel Rodríguez Maridueña, expert in Environment and Occupational Health and specialists of the environmental manager Gadere S. A. From what has been observed, the protocol for infectious wastes in public hospitals Abel Gilbert and José Daniel Rodríguez Maridueña is mostly fulfilled, but there are still aspects that need to be corrected. One of these aspects is the incorrect handling of infectious wastes by technical personnel and family members. In addition to the contaminations that this generates what causes hazards for the workers, patients and external users of the operating units.