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Actual Problems of Medical Waste Management in the Context of COVID-19 in Ukraine
Litvinova O. V., Posylkina O. V., Kovalenko S. M., Bratishko Y. S., Lisna A. G.

Litvinova, Olena V. et al. (2021) “Actual Problems of Medical Waste Management in the Context of COVID-19 in Ukraine.” Business Inform 11:260–267.
https://doi.org/10.32983/2222-4459-2021-11-260-267

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Abstract:
The purpose of the publication is to analyze and systematize statistical data on the resulting waste (including medical) in Ukraine in the context of COVID-19 and problems of medical waste management. On the basis of the analysis on waste management in Ukraine, a number of problems were identified. There is an increase in the volume of waste every year, including the household waste and low percentage of medical waste, but the association of the latter with COVID-19 be in no doubt of their danger. It is studied that the introduction of modern methods and technologies in the field of household waste management in Ukraine is carried out, but with an increase in waste growth, including medical waste with a high risk of danger, the number of all available systems for the disposal is clearly insufficient. According to the State Sanitary and Anti-Epidemic Standards, medical waste is divided into four categories that have their own requirements for utilization. Waste sorting is an important element in the effectiveness of medical waste management and reducing the level of their danger to the environment. An improved algorithm for sorting medical waste under COVID-19 conditions has been proposed. Introduction of the medical waste management system includes: assessment of waste categories together with the existing practice; selection of waste disposal options; development of a waste management plan; adoption of institutional policies and guidelines; creation of a waste management organization; distribution of human and financial resources; implementation of plans in accordance with the established deadlines, as well as the introduction of a training program, monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement of the system. Solving these problems regarding waste disposal, including medical waste associated with COVID-19, is a socially significant and urgent task for all regions of Ukraine.

Keywords: waste, medical waste, waste management, COVID-19.

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Litvinova Olena V. – Doctor of Sciences (Pharmaceutics), Professor, Professor, Department of Management, Economics and Quality Assurance in Pharmacy, National Pharmaceutical University (53 Hryhoriia Skovorody Str., Kharkіv, 61002, Ukraine)
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Posylkina Olga V. – Doctor of Sciences (Pharmaceutics), Professor, Professor, Department of Management, Economics and Quality Assurance in Pharmacy, National Pharmaceutical University (53 Hryhoriia Skovorody Str., Kharkіv, 61002, Ukraine)
Kovalenko Svitlana M. – Doctor of Sciences (Pharmaceutics), Professor, Head of the Department, Department of Management, Economics and Quality Assurance in Pharmacy, National Pharmaceutical University (53 Hryhoriia Skovorody Str., Kharkіv, 61002, Ukraine)
Bratishko Yuliia S. – Doctor of Sciences (Pharmaceutics), Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Department of Management, Economics and Quality Assurance in Pharmacy, National Pharmaceutical University (53 Hryhoriia Skovorody Str., Kharkіv, 61002, Ukraine)
Email: [email protected]
Lisna Anastasiya G. – Candidate of Sciences (Pharmaceutics), Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Department of Management, Economics and Quality Assurance in Pharmacy, National Pharmaceutical University (53 Hryhoriia Skovorody Str., Kharkіv, 61002, Ukraine)

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