Qualitative contents analysis on current practices clinical waste management during pandemic in healthcare establishment, Kelantan

Mansor, F. N. and Abdullah Suhaimi, Afiza and Abu Samah, Mohd Armi and Nurud, S. S. and Hidayah, A. (2025) Qualitative contents analysis on current practices clinical waste management during pandemic in healthcare establishment, Kelantan. In: Controlling environmental pollution: practical solutions. Springer Nature Singapore, Singapore, pp. 205-211. ISBN 978-981-97-8930-6

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Abstract

Clinical waste management (CWM) has become a greater concern since the COVID-19 pandemic. Malaysia has reported a 27% increase in the generation of clinical waste, mostly attributed to COVID-19-related materials. Current clinical waste management practices must be handled carefully in accordance with existing CWM policies and laws, such as the Schedule Waste Regulations, the Environmental Quality Act, and the standard operating procedures provided by the Ministry of Health Malaysia. This research employs a qualitative design, conducting in-depth interviews with healthcare establishment (HCE) staff to explore CWM practices before and during the pandemic and to compare these practices over time. The study revealed that clinical waste management in government hospitals adhered to existing guidelines for COVID-19 waste, with some additional precautions and regulations implemented by the involved concession companies. It was concluded that a few additional standard operating procedures (SOPs) need to be followed, but no new policies or regulations regarding CWM have been implemented.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Clinical waste management, COVID-19, Healthcare establishments, Hospitals, Pandemic COVID-19
Subjects:	T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD172 Environmental pollution
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Science
Depositing User:	Dr Mohd Armi Abu Samah
Date Deposited:	25 May 2026 14:58
Last Modified:	25 May 2026 14:58
Queue Number:	2026-05-Q3515
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/129054

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