BANGUED, Abra – The Abra Provincial Hospital management will now strictly implement the ban on plastic bags inside the hospital and its vicinity in an effort to solve the incessant problem on plastic residues clogging toilet bowls and sinkholes.
Families of patients and visitors who come to visit are now prohibited to bring plastic bags and styro materials since it has been observed in the past that these are not disposed of properly.
New Provincial Health Officer Dr. Roy Seares said they encourage watchers and visitors to use food keepers and eco bags instead of disposable plastic bags and styro containers.
Washing soiled dishes in the comfort rooms, throwing used paper napkins in the toilet bowls and tossing leftovers in the sink among other things are also prohibited.
Seares said they have also instructed all maintenance crew to clean comfort rooms and wards more frequently to ensure cleanliness in the hospital.
“Patients come to the hospital to be cured. A clean environment is a sure way to help them recover fast; discipline is another,” he stressed. **By Ginalyn B. Brioso
