Table 3. Level of compliance with healthcare waste management and sharp standard safety precautions among HCWs of Hawassa comprehensive specialized hospital, 2019.
| Compliance variables | Never (%) | Sometime (% ) | Always (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I use sterilized all reusable equipment before being used on another patient | 40(9.7) | 56(13.6) | 31(76.8) |
| I segregate noninfectious wastes in black colour coded dust bin | 10(2.4) | 6(1.5) | 397(96.1) |
| I clean and disinfect equipment and environmental surfaces | 61(14.8) | 55(13.3) | 297(71.9) |
| I segregate infectious medical wastes in yellow colored coded dust bin | 8(1.9) | 12(2.9) | 393(95.2) |
| I dispose immediately all used needles and syringes in to safety box | 0 | 12(2.9) | 401(97.1) |
| I place used sharps in puncture-resistant container at point of use | 6(1.5) | 0 | 407(98.5) |
| I recap needles | 303(73.4) | 65(15.7) | 45(10.9) |
| I bend needles | 370(89.6) | 33(8) | 10(2.4) |