Tudor, T. L., Woolridge, A. C., Bates, M. P., Phillips, P. S., Butler, S. and Jones, K. (2008) Utilizing a `systems' approach to improve the management of waste from healthcare facilities: best practice case studies from England and Wales. Waste Management & Research. 26(3), pp. 233-240. 0734-242X.
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Abstract:
Changes in environmental legislation and standards governing healthcare waste, such as the Hazardous Waste Regulations are expected to have a significant impact on healthcare waste quantities and costs in England and Wales. This paper presents findings from two award winning case study organizations, the Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust and the Cornwall NHS Trust on `systems' they have employed for minimizing waste. The results suggest the need for the development and implementation of a holistic range of systems in order to develop best practice, including waste minimization strategies, key performance indicators, and staff training and awareness. The implications for the sharing of best practice from the two case studies are also discussed
Uncontrolled Keywords:
hazardous waste regulations, healthcare waste segregation, medical waste minimization, best practice, Cornwall, Cardiff, National Health Service (NHS), wmr 1207—9
Subjects:
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE300 Environmental management
K Law > KD England and Wales > KD3382 Refuse and refuse disposal. Law and legislation.
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA565 Environmental health > RA567.7 Medical wastes
T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD1020 Hazardous substances and their disposal
K Law > KD England and Wales > KD3382 Refuse and refuse disposal. Law and legislation.
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA565 Environmental health > RA567.7 Medical wastes
T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD1020 Hazardous substances and their disposal
Creators:
Tudor, T. L., Woolridge, A. C., Bates, M. P., Phillips, P. S., Butler, S. and Jones, K.
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Research into Sustainable Wastes Management
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > China and Emerging Economies Centre
Research Centres > China and Emerging Economies Centre
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science
Research Centres > Environment Research Group
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > China and Emerging Economies Centre
Research Centres > China and Emerging Economies Centre
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science
Research Centres > Environment Research Group
Date:
June 2008
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 233-240
Journal or Publication Title:
Waste Management & Research
Volume:
26
Number:
3
Language:
English
ISSN:
0734-242X
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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