Sustentabilidade e resíduos de serviço de saúde: um estudo em um posto de saúde do município de Palmeira das Missões - RS

Abstract

Improper Disposal of Waste in Health Service, in addition to breaking the law, can cause disease and even harm the environment. Meldau (2014) points out that the RSS to be discarded in landfills pollute groundwater and water bodies due to the slurry formed by the accumulation of garbage. The present study aims to analyze the actions involving residues Health Services regarding aspects related to the sustainability and health at the Health Postão Palm Missions worker - RS. Through a case study with qualitative approach, using semi-structured interview was identified that the opinions about the sustainability remains theoretical support. As for the RSS, it is approached the steps of intra establishment phase, verifying the absence of some steps, requiring therefore improvements in this matter.