Safe management of healthcare waste (HTM 07-01)
The course is aimed at Middle/Senior Managers who are responsible for waste management.
Description
Aim
The aim of this course is to provide Middle/ Senior Managers with an understanding of the legislation, codes of practice, and technical guidance to enable them to manage the various waste streams in their organisations.
Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Describe the key legislative requirements for healthcare waste
- Define how a healthcare organisation manages waste compliance
- Identify the most common healthcare waste streams
- List the key documentation associated with the transport of healthcare waste
- State the treatment methods for healthcare waste disposal
- Define methods of reducing waste from healthcare premises