Logística reversa dos resíduos gerados por estabelecimentos públicos de saúde

Abstract

This study aimed to understand and analyze the processes of reverse flows of waste generated during the service to the population by public health establishments located in the city of Recife. This study is justified by the aim of being able to contribute to a better understanding on the part of society, the structure and operation of the reverse flow of post-service to the population waste. To this end, we used an exploratory study by providing a greater familiarity with the problem, besides the improvement of ideas considering the various aspects of the studied object, and the descriptive study allowed establishing relationships between variables through the use of systematic observation. For this work, did a literature search and embarked on field research with hand observation, informal conversations, document analysis and application questionnaire when it was possible to observe the practice of professional and structures set up by the public health facilities to enable reverse flow of waste generated. At the end made it a confrontation of the results, relating them to the objective of this work allowing to conclude that the reverse logistics in public health institutions is characterized as an important component of hospital management, helping reduce incineration costs, transport and storage waste in landfills. In addition to presenting an important tool for the prevention of health and environmental preservation. Therefore, should have their cases well structured and there is cooperation from employees at all stages of reverse flow, and a chain planning, with greater involvement of suppliers and the State, which should also include investments in research and development for the treatment of waste. Otherwise, no impairment of members of the reverse chain and non-cooperation of the teams, lead managers to a lot of effort with little results, creating an even bigger problem: the contamination of the environment.