Diagnostic management of medical waste in public establishments of municipalities that receive Ecological ICMS in the State of Minas Gerais

ABSTRACT

The biggest problem of waste of health service (HCW) is their potential risks. Thus, this work has as objective the assess of applicability of CONAMA Resolution 358/2005 in the public healthcare establishments, located in 48 municipalities that receive Ecological ICMS in the state of Minas Gerais. The study was accomplished through a survey about healthcare waste management that was sent to the Municipal Healthcare Secretaries of the surveyed municipalities. In general, greater difficulties in intra-establishment phase were observed, involving the development and implementation of PGRSS. Extra-establishment phase, have been fulfilled in most municipalities, probably because of Ecological ICMS they received, including the disposal of waste.

Keywords:
waste of health service; public healthcare establishments; ecological ICMS.