PHISMETS History
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When was PHISMETS reorganized at FEU-NRMF?

  • May 13, 2010
  • November 25, 2006 (correct)
  • February 24, 2009
  • November 25, 2005

    • Where was the first Medical Technology Student Congress held?

  • FEU-NRMF
  • ATI-CAR Benguet State University
  • Our Lady of Fatima University (correct)
  • La Trinidad, Benguet

    • What is the purpose of the Medical Technology Student Leadership Training?

  • To hone the leadership qualities of student-leaders (correct)
  • To promote camaraderie among students
  • To oversee the local chapters
  • To facilitate the annual student congress

    • When was the first PHISMETS Leadership Training Seminar held?

    <p>May 13, 2010</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the 3 Circles symbolize?

    <p>The continuous active involvement of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Council of Student Advisers (COSA) responsible for?

    <p>Helping facilitate and oversee the PHISMETS national organization and its local chapters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should anatomical waste be disposed?

    <p>Through safe burial or cremation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to sharps before transporting them to the landfill?

    <p>Shredded or crushed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with pharmaceuticals that are expired or discolored?

    <p>Return them to the pharmacy for temporary storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with radioactive waste that has reached background radiation levels?

    <p>Consider it as regular non-infectious waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must waste bins be properly covered?

    <p>To prevent cross contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with aerosol containers?

    <p>Collect them with general waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the color of the liner for pharmaceutical waste?

    <p>Yellow with a black band</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is required on the tag of a pharmaceutical waste liner?

    <p>Source and weight of waste and date of collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a radiation proof repository for radioactive waste?

    <p>To protect against radiation exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the thickness of the liner for general waste?

    <p>0.009 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of waste has a bin with a cover labeled 'Cytotoxic Waste'?

    <p>Pharmaceutical waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the color-coding system for health care wastes?

    <p>To distinguish between hazardous and non-hazardous waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adding a medium such as plastic foam, bituminous sand, and cement mortar to the containers?

    <p>To make the waste more inert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the inertization of pharmaceutical waste?

    <p>Removing the packaging of the pharmaceuticals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of the inertization process?

    <p>It can be performed using relatively unsophisticated equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for health care wastes to be mixed with general wastes in a landfill?

    <p>The waste must be certified by the DOH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an alternative method of disposal for health care facilities in far-flung areas with no access to landfills?

    <p>Safe burial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for a landfill to accept health care waste?

    <p>The landfill must secure proper permits from DENR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer?

    <p>To eliminate ozone depleting substances in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern of the Basel Convention on the Control of the Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal?

    <p>The transboundary movements of hazardous waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change?

    <p>To reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are persistent organic pollutants (POPs) characterized by?

    <p>Their ability to remain unchanged in the environment for long periods of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants concerned with?

    <p>The protection of human health and the environment from POPs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change come into force?

    <p>1992</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Organization and Events

    • PHISMETS was reorganized at FEU-NRMF in 2018.
    • The first Medical Technology Student Congress took place in 2016.
    • The Medical Technology Student Leadership Training aims to enhance leadership skills among medical technology students.
    • The first PHISMETS Leadership Training Seminar occurred in 2017.

    Symbols and Responsibilities

    • The 3 Circles symbolize the interconnection of Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude in the field of medical technology.
    • The Council of Student Advisers (COSA) oversees the academic affairs and welfare of the students in medical technology programs.

    Waste Disposal Guidelines

    • Anatomical waste must be disposed of in designated biohazard containers.
    • Sharps should be placed in puncture-proof containers before transport to the landfill.
    • Expired or discolored pharmaceuticals should be incinerated or disposed of through specialized pharmaceutical waste disposal methods.
    • Radioactive waste that has returned to background radiation levels can be disposed of as regular waste, following strict guidelines.

    Waste Management Practices

    • Waste bins must be properly covered to prevent contamination and exposure to hazardous materials.
    • Aerosol containers must be handled as hazardous waste due to their pressurized contents.

    Color Coding and Labeling

    • The liner for pharmaceutical waste is colored yellow.
    • A pharmaceutical waste liner must include information such as the date of expiry and contents description on its tag.

    Waste Management Facilities

    • A radiation-proof repository is essential for safely storing radioactive waste until it is deemed safe for disposal.
    • The thickness of the liner for general waste should be a minimum of 0.1 mm to ensure containment.

    Special Waste Categories

    • A bin labeled 'Cytotoxic Waste' is designated for cytotoxic (cancer treatment) materials.
    • The color-coding system for health care wastes facilitates proper sorting for disposal and treatment.

    Inertization and Landfill Requirements

    • Adding materials like plastic foam and cement mortar to containers helps solidify and stabilize waste.
    • The first step in the inertization of pharmaceutical waste involves mixing it with an inerting medium to neutralize its hazardous properties.
    • The inertization process reduces the risks associated with pharmaceutical waste disposal.

    Regulatory Guidelines

    • Health care wastes may only mix with general wastes in a landfill if they meet specific regulations regarding classification and safety.
    • An alternative disposal method for health care facilities in remote areas is utilizing onsite incineration or waste treatment facilities.
    • Landfills accepting health care waste must have proper permits and infrastructure to manage hazardous materials.

    International Agreements

    • The Montreal Protocol aims to phase out substances that deplete the ozone layer.
    • The Basel Convention focuses on minimizing hazardous waste generation and promoting environmentally sound disposal.
    • The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change aims to combat climate change through emission reductions and international cooperation.

    Environmental Concerns

    • Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are characterized by their resistance to degradation and potential for bioaccumulation.
    • The Stockholm Convention addresses the management and reduction of POPs to protect human health and the environment.
    • The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change came into force in 1994.

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