Table 2.
Percentage of days with correct waste management practices by clinical departments in Bwindi Community Hospital, Uganda, October 2017.
| Sexual reproductive health department | Out patients department | Adult inpatient department | HIV/AIDS department | Pediatric ward | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessed waste management | % | % | % | % | % |
| Segregation of clinical waste | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Segregation of compost waste | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Use of sharps & vial boxes | 100 | 97 | 100 | 90 | 100 |
| Clinical area clear of litter | 100 | 100 | 100 | 97 | 97 |
| Onsite-transportation of waste | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
Number of days assessed varied between 29 and 31.