Management of Hazardous Healthcare Waste Among Healthcare Workers in a Public Hospital in the City of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

In summary, this cross-sectional study has helped in understanding the level of awareness, adherence, and perceptions towards hazardous healthcare waste management among healthcare workers in a public hospital situated in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The research data show that the level of HCWM awareness and adherence to the regulation is relatively high, thus suggesting the efficiency of the present training schemes and standards. However, to establish knowledge gaps in particular subjects, and disparities in practices used in various facets of waste management, there is a need for constant learning. The findings and conclusions of the study have relevance beyond the given research; they can provide useful insights for HCWM enhancement for healthcare institutions, policymakers, and researchers who are concerned with the global HCWM issue. Based on the recommendations derived from opportunities of development, healthcare institutions can establish the safety of their workers and the population, and reduce unfavorable effects on the natural environment. Future studies should adopt follow-up studies, inter-organization comparisons, and investigation of organizational factors that could help progress the field of hazardous healthcare waste management. In conclusion, this study aims to enhance the literature on HCWM practices and sheds light on the continuous enhancement and development processes that are relevant to the dynamically changing scale of healthcare challenges.