Abstract:
Purpose:
The purpose of this research was to find out about the waste management practices being
carried out in the public sector hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan. Appropriate waste management
practices are very important for the safety and well-being of all hospital staff, patients and
also for a safe healthy environment.
Research Methodology:
The research, being explanatory in nature, involved primary quantitative data collected
through a questionnaire. The data was collected from a sample of 152 healthcare waste
handlers belonging to different departments of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre. To
analyze the data, statistical tools Pearson’s Correlation and Regression analysis were applied
with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 20.
Findings:
The investigation and analysis results have revealed that waste management practices are
being carried out in different departments of Jinnah Post graduate Medical Centre. There is
difference in the practices being followed when different variables are considered. The
Healthcare waste management system requires proper planning, implementation of the plans
for hazardous healthcare waste management and supervision of the practices being carried
out.
Practical Implications:
The findings of this research are likely to help the management of Jinnah Postgraduate
Medical Centre specially the Waste Managers about effectiveness of Waste Management
System and also about its weaknesses. Likewise, other hospitals of the industry, both public
and private sector, can also benefit from the study.
