Solid health waste management: A process analysis at the hospital area

Abstract

This systematic review describes the scientific production about Solid Health Waste Management (SHWM) in hospitals, seeking publications in the period from 2015 to 2020, to have a synthesis of the importance of SHW management and strategies practiced in hospital facilities, analyzing the perception of health professionals about the management of these wastes. The articles obtained demonstrate that health professionals, although they have some knowledge of the legislation, are constantly living with the inadequacies in the management of SHW, resulting in risks to the health of both employees and the environment, and it is necessary to seek management measures aimed at professional training for correct management.