Status of Medical Waste Segregation and Influencing Factors at Buon Ma Thuot City General Hospital, Dak Lak Province, in 2024

Objective: To assess the status of medical solid waste (MSW) segregation and identify influencing factors at Buon Ma Thuot City General Hospital, Dak Lak Province, in 2024.

Methods: A mixed-methods study was conducted, including quantitative direct observation of 190 waste bins across 14 departments and qualitative interviews with hospital leadership and healthcare personnel in 2024. Compliance was evaluated against 7 standard segregation criteria.

Results: Overall compliance with segregation at source was 92.11%. Full compliance (100%) was achieved for high-risk infectious waste and anatomical waste, while sharp waste segregation showed the lowest rate (64.52%). Key facilitators included the availability of formal procedures and internal training. Barriers involved lack of dedicated personnel, multitasking among staff, limited funding for equipment, degraded infrastructure, and nonspecific supervisory activities.

Conclusions: MSW segregation compliance at the hospital were generally adequate, especially for high-risk waste. However, low compliance in sharp waste handling and operational limitations highlight the need for targeted investments in infrastructure, staff training, and dedicated monitoring systems.

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