Documental Analysis of Environmental Sustainability in a Federal University Hospital

Objective: To analyze the environmental sustainability actions of a federal university hospital in Paraíba from institutional documentary sources. Method: This is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, constituted as documentary research in its methodological approach. Also included were reports of sustainable actions observed by researchers during visits to request and read the analyzed documents. The documents included in the research were the strategic master plan, hospital infrastructure descriptive memorial and standard operating procedures. Results: The hospital adopts socio-environmental responsibility among organizational values, as well as institutionally worrying in its documents about the binomial growth versus development. There is a concern to ensure resource self-sufficiency in strategic areas, although the correct reuse or disposal of waste in middle sectors can be improved. Discussion: Waste management in healthcare is strictly regulated, with specific classifications for types such as biological and sharps. The lack of knowledge about proper disposal among professionals and students requires training from undergraduate studies. Additionally, sustainability in the sector involves ethical, financial, and environmental challenges, such as drug disposal and biosafety. Conclusion: Institutional planning is moving towards environmental sustainability, but expanding actions to other sectors of the organization can strengthen more sustainable practices.