Overall, the study respondents showed satisfactory knowledge regarding biomedical waste management. Biomedical waste if not handled in a proper way, is a potent source of diseases like hiv, hepatitis b and c and other bacterial diseases causing serious threat to human. In addition to the institutional framework, implementation arrangements and budget, it also includes a laboratory waste management plan and ebola virus disease preparedness plan. Biomedical waste types, disposal and outstanding work in. It must be properly managed to protect the general public, specifically healthcare and sanitation workers who are regularly exposed to biomedical waste as an occupational hazard. Several sets of rules relating to various aspects of management of hazardous chemicals, waste, microorganisms, biomedical waste etc. To study the implementation of various processes to comply with the statutory provisions of biomedical waste management rules, 2016. Autoclave and microwave treatment standards for the autoclaving and microwaving are also mentioned in the biomedical waste management and handling rules 1998. Latter specified agencies are entrusted for the disposal of biomedical waste. Biomedical wastehospital waste is any kind of waste containing infectious or potentially. Oct 21, 2009 the study was conducted on predesigned and pretested questionnaire and a crosssectional study design was selected as a similar design was adopted in other studies.
Recognizing the urgent need for a nationwide situational analysis to generate evidence for gaps in bmwm and identify appropriate measures, an assessment of biomedical waste management was taken up by the ipen study group in 2009, in 25 project districts located in 20 states. Infection control and waste management plan for malawi. Biomedical waste is not limited to medical instruments. A study of knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding. Whereas the biomedical waste management and handling rules, 1998 was published vide notification number s. Sep 11, 2017 the purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual framework of waste management by using total interpretive structural modeling tism technique in the indian organizational context.
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Manual on solid waste management, ministry of urban. Study of biomedical waste management practices 43 training to the staff was available contributing to poor waste management in the hospital. Now, it is a implementation of biomedical waste regulation. Indian cities are facing problem of biomedical waste management in the. Study of biomedical waste management practices 41 management are to be placed at various places in hospitals, such as casualty, opd, near all entrances and parking places etc. The study was conducted on predesigned and pretested questionnaire and a crosssectional study design was selected as a similar design was adopted in other studies. Model guidelines for state medical waste management. Need of biomedical waste management system in hospitals. An infrastructural case study of kolkata based hospitals. Background health care or biomedical waste, if not managed properly, can be of high risk to the hospital staff, the patients, the community, public health and the environment, especially in low. Though direct observation and data collection different paper and this notice that about 80% of.
Since 1998, biomedical waste management rules were implemented in hospitals, health centre, clinics and nursing home. To protect the public and the environment from potentially infectious disease causing agents, the medical waste management program program, in the environmental management branch, regulates the generation, handling, storage, treatment, and disposal of medical waste by providing oversight for the implementation of the medical waste management act. A case study of some selected hospitals in bayelsa state, southsouth, nigeria zekieni r. A descriptive study on evaluation of biomedical waste management. Hospital wastes pose a significant impact on health and environment. Pdf a study of the biomedical waste management in a teaching. Biomedical waste management policy managing biomedical waste in a safe and environmentally responsible manner is a key focus of the environmental compliance and sustainability office. Nov 20, 2014 biomedical waste management with case study ppt by avaneesh yadav 1. A study on status of biomedical waste management in two. Biomedical waste program florida department of health. A legislative framework for biomedical waste management bmwm was established in the country more than a decade ago. The present study was undertaken with objectives of. This has led to the poor practice of biomedical waste handling and management, hence exposing.
Study on the awareness and practice among healthcare workers in a tertiary teaching hospital l joseph 1, h paul 2, j premkumar 3, rabindranath 4, r paul 5. Mar 14, 2016 management plan icwmp with specific guidelines on infection control and health care waste management for malawi. Our medical waste disposal company also offered additional training on how to handle medical waste that was as good or if not better the the osha training. Under the environment protection act, 1986, the 37 page long biomedical waste management rules, 2016 came into force from 28th march, 2016 in supersession of the biomedical waste. Hence, management of dental waste becomes utmost importance not only for the health benefit of the dentist himself, but also people who can come into contact with these wastes directly or indirectly.
Bio medical waste management free download as powerpoint presentation. Department of biomedical scien ces, school of biosciences and technology, vit university. An introduction to environmental waste management concerns in hospitals a hospital selfaudit form to copy and use in each department a page of best management practices and. Find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate.
Autoclave and microwave treatment standards for the autoclaving and microwaving are also mentioned in the biomedical waste management. Staff perception on biomedical or health care waste. From this study it can be said that there is an urgent need for raising awareness and education on medical waste issues. An introduction to environmental waste management concerns in hospitals a hospital selfaudit form to copy and use in each department a page of best management practices and information about toxic substance substitution. The biomedical waste management and handling rules, 1995. It also intends to create awareness amongst the personnel involved in health care unit. In accordance with these rules, it is the duty of every occupier i. Presentation on biomedical waste management presented by avaneesh kumar yadav. Issues and challenges in a new hospital international business research conference, 2018 18 page ii. Presentation on biomedical waste management presented by avaneesh kumar yadav m.
Safe management of wastes from healthcare activities. Our aim was to explore perceptions of staff of an indian rural tertiary care teaching hospital on hospital waste management. By virtue of its definition, guidelines are not mandatory and are therefore not enforceable through civil charges or fines. To protect the public and the environment from potentially infectious disease causing agents, the medical waste management program program, in the environmental management branch, regulates the generation, handling, storage, treatment, and disposal of medical waste by providing oversight for the implementation of the medical waste management act mwma. Biomedical waste training programs are designed to supplement other educational programs or career training. Need of biomedical waste management system in hospitals an. Study on the awareness and practice among healthcare workers in a tertiary teaching hospital l joseph 1, h paul 2, j premkumar 3, rabindranath 4, r paul 5, js michael 6. Most people do not realize it but because of the expense of properly handling medical waste disposal the cost can be one of the big expenses that a medical office has. Biomedical waste management with case study ppt by.
Biomedical waste consists of solids, liquids, sharps, and laboratory waste that are potentially infectious or dangerous. Biomedical waste management and handling rules, 1998 amended in 2000 these rules apply to all persons who generate, collect, receive, store, transport, treat, dispose or handle biomedical waste in any form. Pubmed was searched applying the terms medical waste or. Proper management of biomedical waste bmw generated in a healthcare. Biomedical waste management rules, 2016 notified on march 28, 2016 by moefcc, govt. The present paper highlights the various issues concerned with the biomedical waste and the latest updates, with an objective to create awareness regarding the handling and management. Biomedical waste management rules, 2016 comes into force. Knowledge, attitude, and practices about biomedical waste. Findings from this study revealed the lack of knowledge and awareness of biomedical waste management even among health workers. Thus, this study was conducted with biomedical waste management among healthcare personnel. A cross sectional study on health care waste management. When biomedical waste is improperly managed, it places health care workers, sanitation workers, and the general public at risk for contracting dangerous diseases.
The most serious effect that biomedical waste has on our seas is the discharge of poisons into the waters that could then be consumed by ocean life creatures. This act is an umbrella legislation providing a single focus in the country for the protection of environment and seeks to plug the loopholes of earlier legislation relating to environment. Gandhimathi 3 1, 3 department of civil engineering, national institute of technology, tiruchirappalli 620 015, india. The bio medical waste management act 1988 states that all hospital should. Biomedical waste management was become an important issue as it poses potential health risks and damage to the environment. Objectives of the study to study the management of hazardous waste in healthcare facilities to know the biomedical waste management procedure of global standards viz. The study was conducted in 25 districts spread over 20 states of india. Standard operating procedure for bio medical waste management this document contains proprietary information of fortis healthcare ltd for internal circulation only vii. Biomedical waste and its management article pdf available in journal of chemical and pharmaceutical research july 2016 with 36,373 reads how we measure reads. A study to assess the knowledge and practice on biomedical. Biomedical waste management gujarat pollution control board. Biomedical waste are any waste that is generated during diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals research act pertaining to or in the production or.
Biomedical waste management with case study ppt by avaneesh yadav. Besides, a lot of research and development need to be in the field of developing. Thus, this manual aims at elucidating the biomedical waste management rules, 2016 and its salient features, along with biomedical waste management amendment rules, 2018. To assess the knowledge and attitude of hospital staff regarding biomedical waste management bmwm. These guidelines, developed by the council of state governments, are intended to serve as a readyreference tool for all aspects of medical waste management. Biomedical waste management has recently emerged as an issue of major concern not only to hospitals, nursing home authorities but also to the environment. The biomedical waste means any waste, which is generated during the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals or in research activities. A legislative framework for biomedical waste management bmwm was. A cross sectional study on health care waste management among. Handling is the act of moving biomedical waste between the point of generation. The purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual framework of waste management by using total interpretive structural modeling tism technique in the indian. Developing a conceptual framework of waste management in. Biomedical waste management gujarat pollution control.
From this study it can be said that there is an urgent need. The new biomedical waste management rules have been notified to efficiently. Uk and usa to compare and analyze the shortcomings in the waste management procedure of apollo hospital in comparison to above mentioned standards. Biomedical waste management with case study ppt by avaneesh yadav 1. Background health care or biomedical waste, if not managed properly, can be of high risk to the hospital staff, the patients, the community, public health and the environment, especially in low and middle income settings where proper disposal norms are often not followed. Biomedical waste types, disposal and outstanding work in its. The biomedical waste management policy followed at aiims is as per the. The aim of this paper is to study the waste management laws especially the ones that deal. Bio medical waste management waste management incineration. Developing a conceptual framework of waste management in the.
A study on status of biomedical waste management in two hospitals of gulbarga city, karnataka, india jadesh v. Biomedical waste are any waste that is generated during diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals research act pertaining to or in the production or testing of biologicals. There were enormous delays in lifting of waste from the generation point, compounded with improper disposal, thereby posing a serious health hazard and contributing to environmental degradation. Hence, management of dental waste becomes utmost importance not only for the health benefit of the dentist himself, but also people who can come into contact with these wastes directly or. Published in the gazette of india, extraordinary, part ii. Pubmed was searched applying the terms medical waste or biomedical waste or clinical waste or hospital waste or ste and africa. Medical waste disposal definitive guide 2020 infographic. Whereas the biomedical waste management and handling rules, 1998 was published. Initially state pollution central broad and calcutta corporation authority. The knowledge about bmw among doctors was the distinctively better, followed by that of nurses, technicians, post graduates, interns and housekeeping staff in order.