Programa de gerenciamento de resíduos sólidos em saúde: uma proposta de implementação em uma unidade de saúde da família em São Gonçalo do Sapucaí - MG

Abstract

Currently, garbage is regarded as one of the problems of world order. Since population growth has established a direct relationship with the generation of this type. The norms regarding the handling is an arduous task for the public sector because it requires the involvement of different sectors within the administration. Despite this challenge, Brazil managed to walk in the construction of a specific national policy for solid waste. Within this policy there specific part of treating the waste of health, with regulations, laws and ordinances governing their management properly. The plan for solid waste management in health (PSWM) is a mandatory tool for use in health facilities, but there are few who possess such a document. By understanding the importance of implementing this plan adopted this work as an object to propose a Plan of Solid Waste Management for the Health Unit Nossa Senhora Aparecida, in São Gonçalo do Sapucaí, Minas Gerais.