the guidelines identified in this guideline shall contribute to the attainment of the country’s goals towards sustainable development, climate action and universal health care. The development of the Guidelines of WASH FIT is aligned with the technical standards and guidelines of a green, safe and climate resilient health facility. Find the guidelines here!
Resource Type: standards-guidelines
Green and Safe Health Facilities Manual-1st Edition-Philippines
The Green and Safe Health Facilities Manual details environmental considerations for all health facilities. The standards and criteria in this manual are aimed at enhancing patient safety through improved indoor environmental quality, site sustainability, health care waste management, energy and water efficiency in all facilities. Find the manual here!
Managing infectious waste in HCF in El Salvador (2015)
Este documento contiene las normas y medidas para gestionar los residuos infecciosos.
Standards on dangerous solid waste management in healthcare facilities-Nicaragua (2002)
Este documento contiene las normas de manejo de residuos sólidos peligrosos en centros de salud en Nicaragua.
Standards on non-Hazardous solid waste in HCF -Nicaragua (2002)
Este documento contiene las normas de manejo de residuos sólidos no peligrosos en establecimientos de salud en Nicaragua.
Pharmaceutical waste guidelines in Honduras (2016)
El documento es una guía de Honduras para residuos farmacéuticos internos y externos.
Solid Waste Mangement Act in Dominica (2002)
This document is the Solid Waste Managment Act, it includes waste management planning, license and permits required and the waste management operation.
Healthcare waste management standards in Colombia (2016)
El presente Título tiene por objeto reglamentar ambiental y sanitariamente la gestión integral de los residuos generados en la atención en salud y otras actividades
National Guidelines for WASH Standards in HCF in Nepal (2021-2022)
Here are the National guidelines for WASH in HCF in Nepal, the document is available in Nepalese.
National Health care waste management standards for Nepal (2020)
This document is the National Health care waste management standards and operating procedure for Nepal from 2020.