Table 12 Formal environmental conservation strategies within health care facilities

Electricity saving

Switching lights off at night or if not in use

2

5.8

Computers and other appliance such as aircons are switched off

2

5.8

Energy saving bulbs

2

5.8

Use steam to heat water instead of geyser

1

2.9

Water saving

Fix all leaking taps/ plumbing systems timeously

4

11.8

Close taps when not in use

1

2.9

Training and education

9

26.4

Health care waste minimisation

Strict monitoring of segregation of waste/continuous audits

7

20.5

Recycling

2

5.8

Awareness campaigns

2

5.8

EHP employed to monitor HCW

1

2.9

Recycling of paper/ plastic/ cardboard

Paper and cardboard is recycled on a continuous basis

10

29.4

Service provider manages waste and collect on site

7

20.5

Separated at the storage area

2

5.8

Through community and informally

2

5.8