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Table 4 Improvement solutions criteria

From: Increase adherence to waste management policy at healthcare facility in Egypt

Criterion

Remedy 1*

Remedy 2**

Remed y3***

Total cost

2

1

6

Impact on problem

1

3

5

Benefit/cost

3

2

5

Resist to change

1

3

4

Implementation time

2

1

7

Uncertain effectiveness

1

2

6

Health safety

2

1

5

Score

12

13

38

  1. *Remedy 1: Renew the old interim storage room (incinerator room)
  2. **Remedy 2: Build a new room for interim storage in the backyard from glass and aluminum
  3. ***Remedy 3: Use the office room beside the kitchen (already existing room) for interim storage of waste