PENANGANAN LIMBAH MEDIS DAN PERILAKU PETUGAS CLEANING SERVICE DI RSUD Dr. SOETOMO SURABAYA TAHUN 2016

Abstract

Health workers who handle medical waste are at risk of the diseases faced because of germs from the
skin infections, anthrax, meningitis, dengue, hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and C. The bacteria present in the blood are
transmitted through blood. The highest risk of being infected by these diseases is when impaled by sharp or
pointed object of the waste because it can damage the skin. The purpose of this study was to determine the
behavior of CS officers (Cleaning Service) and the handling of medical waste in Dr. Soetomo hospital.
This is a descriptive research with cross sectional approach. The collection of data was carried out
through observation and interviews. The sample was 75 CS officers. Data were analyzed descriptively with table
analysis.
The results showed that Cleaning Services’ level of knowledge at Dr. Soetomo Hospital on handling
medical waste with "Good" criteria was 90.8%. The CS attitude with "good" criteria was 88% and poor was
5.3%. CS’s behavior with "Good" criteria was 92% and "poor" was 6.7%.
It can be concluded that of 75 Cleaning Service at Hospital Dr. Soetomo, most of them were well
behaved and only a small proportion have poor behavior. The handling of medical waste in Dr. Soetomo hospital
has been qualified in accordance with Kepmenkes No 1204 of 2004. It is recommended to conduct counseling on
the importance of the use of personal protective equipment and the dangers of medical waste. Warning is also
needed to officers whose work is not according to the rules.

Keywords: CS Behavior, handling of medical waste