Colombia Healthcare Waste Management Checklist
Comprehensive Colombia healthcare waste management checklist covering PGIRH and Decreto 351 requirements.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Daily
- Estimated Time: 30-40 minutes
- Role: Responsable Ambiental/Gestor de Residuos
- Total Items: 30
- Compliance: Decreto 351 de 2014, Resolución 1164 de 2002, Min Ambiente
Segregación
Segregation
- ¿Segregación por código de colores?
- ¿Bolsas correctas en cada recipiente?
- ¿Llenado máximo 3/4 de capacidad?
Almacenamiento
Storage
- ¿Cuarto de almacenamiento conforme?
- ¿Anatomopatológicos refrigerados (si >24h)?
- ¿Tiempos de almacenamiento respetados?
Recolección Interna
Internal collection
- ¿Rutas de recolección definidas?
- ¿Horarios de recolección cumplidos?
Gestor Externo
External contractor
- ¿Gestor externo autorizado?
- ¿Manifiestos de entrega firmados?
Documentación
Documentation
- ¿PGIRH vigente?
- ¿Registros al día?
Pre-Assessment Information
Initial assessment documentation and patient/facility identification
- Assessor Name / Credentials
- Assessment Date
- Department / Unit
- Assessment Type (Routine/Annual/Complaint)
- Previous assessment findings reviewed?
Infection Prevention & Control
Verify infection control practices per CDC and Joint Commission standards
- Hand hygiene compliance observed?
- Appropriate PPE available and properly used?
- Isolation precautions properly implemented?
- Sharps containers available and not overfilled?
- High-touch surfaces properly disinfected?
Patient Safety & Identification
Verify patient safety protocols and identification procedures
- Two patient identifiers used before procedures?
- Fall risk assessment completed?
- Call light within patient reach?
- Bed in lowest position with brakes locked?
Medication Safety & Management
Verify medication handling and administration practices
- Medications stored securely and at proper temperature?
- Controlled substances properly secured and counted?
- No expired medications in stock?
- High-alert medications properly labeled?
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Why Use This Colombia Healthcare Waste Management Checklist?
This colombia healthcare waste management checklist helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for responsable ambiental/gestor de residuos professionals, this checklist covers 30 critical inspection points across 9 sections. Recommended frequency: daily.
Ensures compliance with Decreto 351 de 2014, Resolución 1164 de 2002, Min Ambiente. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Colombia Healthcare Waste Management Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 30 inspection items across 9 sections: Segregación, Almacenamiento, Recolección Interna, Gestor Externo, Documentación, Pre-Assessment Information, Infection Prevention & Control, Patient Safety & Identification, Medication Safety & Management. It is designed for healthcare operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed daily. Each completion takes approximately 30-40 minutes.
Who should use this Colombia Healthcare Waste Management Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Responsable Ambiental/Gestor de Residuos professionals in the healthcare industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.