Fragilidades no processo de gerenciamento de resíduos de serviços de saúde em unidades hospitalares brasileiras: uma revisão integrativa da literatura

Abstract

Objective: To present the main weaknesses in the Health Services Waste management process in Brazilian hospital units, published in scientific studies from 2015 to 2020. Method:This is an integrative literature review study. The databases for the LILACS study, MEDLINE and CAPES portal were investigated. After applying the selection criteria, they resulted in tenarticles that make up this study. Results:The analyzes showed deficiencies in the management of waste from services in hospital units, as well as in the stages of segregation, handling, storage and correct disposal of waste. The studies highlight that the inadequate management carried out in handling these can provide a potential risk to the environment, contributing to the production and increase of contaminated waste that can expose professionals to risks, in the final disposal and high costs for hospital units. Failure to comply with current regulations regarding the stages of the processes can contribute to serious failures in the control of the waste management process. Final considerations:It is necessary to use the strategies of the Health ServicesWaste Management Plan in health facilities, as well as the training of professionals, knowledge of current legislation, handling and correct disposal of health waste. This work may contribute to the development of future research, mainly carried out within organizations, aiming at the development of strategies that contribute to the reduction of potential weaknesses existing in the Health Services Waste management stages.