Construction of an evaluation index system for medical waste management in medical institution
Objective To establish an evaluation index system for medical waste management in medical institutions,so as to provide objective criteria for assessing the management of medical waste.Methods From May to October 2023.the evaluation indicators for medical waste management in medical institutions within the jurisdiction of Linyi city were sorted out.The improved Delphi method was applied to conduct 2 rounds of expert questionnaire consultation,and the indicators were comprehensively scored.The mean,standard deviation,coefficient of variation,and full score ratio of the scores were calculated to finally determine the evaluation indicators and their weights for medical waste management.Results The response rate of the 2 rounds of expert consultation was 100％(22/22),the positive coefficient of the 2 rounds of expert consultation was 100％,and the authoritative coefficients were 0.91 and 0.92,respectively;The coordination coefficient of expert opinions was between 0.052 and 0.185.After 2 rounds of expert consultation,the evaluation index system for med-ical waste management in medical institutions was finally determined,comprising 4 primary indicators,9 secondary indica-tors,and 41 tertiary indicators.Conclusion The evaluation index system for medical waste management in medical insti-tutions developed using the improved Delphi method demonstrates strong objectivity,practicality,and operability,provi-ding an objective basis for assessing the quality of this work.
Medical wasteDelphi methodIndicator systemNosocomial infection
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