Evaluation of Waste Management in Dental and Oral Health Services at Mitra Sejati Hospital Medan

Abstract

The amount of medical waste continues to increase as healthcare facilities, including dental health services, increase. If not managed properly, medical waste can have a negative impact from the collection stage to final disposal. This study aims to evaluate waste management in dental and oral health services at RSU Mitra Sejati Medan with a qualitative descriptive approach. The informants totaled six people, consisting of leaders, management, K3 officers, and nurses. Data analysis is carried out with the help of NVivo software through data reduction, coding, inductive and deductive analysis, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that waste management has gone well. Human resources are considered adequate, comply with SOPs, and have competencies according to their duties. The infrastructure facilities are complete and up to standard, although there are still minor mistakes by the new officers. The budget is available and sufficient, but it has not been allocated specifically for the dental and oral unit, although the needs are still met. The level of conformity of waste management with the Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 56 of 2015 reached 98.6%, which is included in the category according to the provisions. This reflects the hospital's commitment to safe and sustainable waste management. In conclusion, waste management at the dental and oral service unit of Mitra Sejati Hospital Medan is considered good. It is recommended that the recording of the budget per unit be improved, the supervision system is strengthened, and the means of waste collection and destruction are updated regularly.