Determining a conceptual framework for safe and sustainable health-care waste management (SSHCWM) implementation in health-care facilities. Issue 1 (4th February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Baaki, Timothy Kurannen; Baharum, Mohamad Rizal; Ali, Azlan Shah
• Is Part Of: Journal of facilities management. Volume 17:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 40
• Page End: 56
• Publication Date: 2019-02-04
• Subjects: Performance assessment -- FM performance -- Health-care facilities -- Sustainable FM -- Sustainble health-care waste management -- Value-added FM; Facility management -- Periodicals; 658.2005
• DOI: 10.1108/JFM-11-2017-0059
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-5967

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This paper aims to explore current sustainable facilities management knowledge and practice, focussing specifically on sustainable waste management implementation in health-care facilities with an aim to conceptualize a framework for assessing performance and impact of successful implementation of safe and sustainable health-care waste management on health-care provision. Design/methodology/approach: This paper used a review of existing literature in relation to health-care waste management in the context of sustainable facilities management and facilities management performance and forms a basis for further research. Findings: The growing significance of the strategic role of facilities management is established. Building on this recognition, a conceptual framework for assessing both implementation of sustainable facilities management practice in the context of waste management in health-care facilities and its impact on health-care provision is proposed. Originality/value: This paper conceptualizes a framework for optimizing safe and sustainable waste management implementation in health-care facilities and assessing its impact on the bottom-line of health-care provision.