Increase Adherence to waste Management Policy at Healthcare Facility in Egypt

Abstract Background: Proper management of medical wastes can help prevent serious consequences of catastrophic events or accidents in the hospital and its near or far environment. A performance improvement PI project has been carried out to increase adherence to waste management policy of infection control, to ensure that departments are following basic health rules of their communities. Method: In this project, the team utilized the basic Six Sigma break through problem-solving methodology; Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) to examine the original (root) causes of the problem, in a healthcare facility in Egypt from January to August 2016. Results : The team re-modulated the place for interim storage of hospital medical waste and managed to enhance and implement the waste disposal steps. Shortage in workers was compensated for by participation of a housekeeping company and so the improving project resulted in marked increase in adherence to waste management policy. Conclusion: Infection Preventionists using their routine monitoring data, could help the organization to fulfill accreditation requirements for quality assurance through the performance improvement project and to keep all hospital staff, visitors and the surrounding environment safe and secure.