PEMANFAATAN INCENERATOR UNTUK LIMBAH MEDIS PUSKESMAS DI KABUPATEN BANTUL (STUDI KASUS PUSKESMAS SRANDAKAN)

Background : Medical wastes in health care has been a focus in the healthcare world today. Proper waste handling would have a better impact to the surrounding environment. Srandakan Health Center has had programs in place their waste management, this situation has also supported the existence of incinerators. Burning of waste, either internally generated by the clinic also came from primary health care or private doctors. This study aims to describe the management of medical waste management in primary health care of Srandakan. Method : This study used a qualitative approach with a design case study. The unit analysis in this study is primary health care. The study was conducted at the health center Srandakan, Bantul, Yogyakarta in August 2012 to March 2013. Research subjects were 36 people where they are taken through a purposive sampling technique. Data collection used was indepth interviews, focus group discussions, observation, and document review. Result : This study shows the process of medical waste management in accordance with the SOP. But the waste shipment was often constrained by time and transportation. waste products of incineration also have resulted in contamination. Conclusion : Medical waste management has been qualified. However, the orientation of the medical waste management is still limited in the handling, not the sources and green