Healthcare waste management (REAS)

We advise and train healthcare facilities on managing their waste in accordance with the Regulation on Waste Management in Healthcare Facilities (Supreme Decree 6/2009 of the Ministry of Health), from segregation at the point of generation through to disposal.

Why does it matter?

According to the WHO, about 85% of the waste generated by healthcare activities is general, non-hazardous waste, similar to household rubbish. The remaining 15% is hazardous and may be infectious, toxic or radioactive. Inadequate management exposes patients, staff and the community to infection and pollution risks, and the facility to health sanctions.

Waste categories under Supreme Decree 6/2009

What our service includes

• Diagnosis of the facility's current waste management.
• Preparation or update of the REAS management plan.
• Review of segregation, containers, labelling, storage and internal transport.
• Support in dealing with authorised carriers and disposal sites.
• Training for clinical and non-clinical staff, including cleaning staff.

REAS training

We run courses on waste management and infection control, tailored to each facility. Our professionals have hands-on experience in managing and treating this type of waste. See our courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which facilities does the regulation apply to?

Healthcare facilities that generate this waste, such as hospitals, clinics, medical and dental centres, laboratories and others, as defined in Supreme Decree 6/2009.

How often should staff be trained?

We recommend training on joining the facility and refreshing it regularly, especially when procedures or staff change.

Need support? Write to us at contacto@koru-iasa.cl, call us on +56 9 5017 8169 or fill in the contact form and we will send you a quote.