Plano de gerenciamento de resíduos de serviços de saúde, na unidade de alimentação e nutrição, de um hospital estadual do Rio Grande do Norte: relato de experiência.

Abstract

Introduction: The hospital Food and Nutrition Unit (UAN) generates Health Service Waste (RSS). According to RDC No. 222/2018, every waste generator must prepare a Health Services Waste Management Plan (PGRSS). Thus, the study arises from the need to develop and implement the PGRSS, in the UAN of a State Hospital in Rio Grande do Norte. Method: Descriptive, qualitative, experience report study, carried out as part of an intervention project. It was developed in two stages: UAN Diagnosis and Training for UAN employees. Results and Discussion: The diagnosis revealed that UAN does not adopt adequate practices for managing RSS and the training sought to raise aware- ness among employees about the importance of correct waste segregation. Final Con- siderations: The implementation of the PGRSS at UAN represented an important ad- vance in ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and improving the man- agement of RSS.