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.

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