Summary:

The Healthcare Waste Management Training Program Module 5 provides an overview of principles for treating healthcare waste (HCW), different treatment options available, and the process of landfill disposal. It emphasizes the importance of transforming waste into non-hazardous residues, containing waste to prevent human exposure and environmental dispersion, and proper disposal methods to avoid pollution.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the principles of treating healthcare waste

• Identify different treatment options for healthcare waste

• Learn about the process of landfill disposal for healthcare waste

• Recognize the importance of transforming waste into non-hazardous residues

• Comprehend the significance of containing waste to prevent exposure and environmental dispersion