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Name | Biomedical Waste Management: An Update |
Description | Review article:- *Dr. Prashanth H.V1, Dr. . Kavyashree A N 2, Dr. Saldanha Dominic R. M 3 1.MBBS., M.D. Associate Professor Department of Microbiology, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur. Karnataka, India.
2.MBBS., M.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur. Karnataka, India.
3.MBBS., M.D. Associate Professor Department of Microbiology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. Karnataka, India.
Abstract:-Hospital waste generation has become a prime concern due to multidimensional ramifications as a risk factor to the health of patients, hospital staff and extending beyond the boundaries of the medical establishment to the general population. Hospital waste management has been brought into focus in India recently, particularly with the notification of Bio Medical Waste (BMW) (Management and handling) Rules 1998. The following are the elements of a comprehensive waste management system. Handling, segregation, mutilation, disinfection, storage, transportation and final disposal. Lack of concern, motivation, awareness and cost factor are some problems faced in the proper waste management. Appropriate education, training and the commitment of healthcare staff, management and healthcare managers within effective policy and legislative framework is required for effective hospital waste management.
Key Words:- Biomedical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, Biomedical waste management. |
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