With an aim to ensure quick and better management of clinical/medical waste, the Ministry of Health on Oman has appointed 28 health safety and environment officers.

Dr Issa Said al Shuaili, head of occupational health section in the department of environmental and occupational health, MoH, said, “This is a new concept. We have appointed qualified professionals who will ensure proper disposal of medical waste.”

The officers will be posted at the Khoula Hospital, Al Nadah, The Royal Hospital and other hospitals across various governorates.

“They will supervise the medical waste management programme and conduct risk assessment. They will also check infection rate in the hospitals,” added Dr Shuaili.

These professionals will be given a comprehensive training by experts from April 6 to 17 on infection control and health safety. They will also be told about the guidelines set up by the World Health Organization (WHO).

http://www.muscatdaily.com/Archive/Oman/MoH-appoints-28-health-safety-officers-to-manage-medical-waste-30ge

What a great idea. Twenty eight inspectors will really make a difference. Can we have some too?