The country was divided, for the purpose of the study, into five geographical zones with five pmcs in each zone. Predicated primarily on postpositivist epistemology, this case study research investigated systemic and institutional arrangements pertaining to the management of urban wastes including biomedical pollutants in the accra metropolitan area ama, ghana. Case study exploration of biomedical waste in multispecialty hospital 349. The following study results are described in the tables. Study of biomedical waste management practices 43 training to the staff was available contributing to poor waste management in the hospital. In the hierarchy of waste management, waste avoidance and waste minimization have to be attempted first. In the case of offsite waste treatment centers, incinerator workers, road haulage providers, and landfill workers. Procedural biomedical waste management a comparison. Analysis of the study showed the waste management practices in the hospital were deficit. A state of precariousness was found to characterize the management of biomedical pollutants in the study area, culminating in the magnification of risks to the environment.
Published in the gazette of india, extraordinary, part ii. Kunming municipal government solved the problem of medical waste. Biomedical pollutants in the urban environment and. International journal of engineering technology, management and applied sciences.
The study instrument was a structured questionnaire having two parts, part i. The government of india notification, 1998 specifies that hospital waste management activities, which are mainly engineering functions, such as collection, transportation, operation or treatment of processing systems and disposal of wastes. Biomedical waste management with case study ppt by avaneesh yadav. Potentially infected plastics should be collected in separate bin of red colour. A study on problems of management of bio medical wastes 149 coding, green for general waste and yellow for infectious wastes as per table 1.
Situation analysis and issues in management of biomedical. Jul 24, 2014 appraisal of waste release in order to establish a waste management plan, the waste management team ought to make an analysis of all waste produced in the healthcare facility. Study of problems faced in waste management case 1. So management of ewaste is critical in india, owing to its exponential growth and the rudimentary recycling practices prevalent in the unorganized sector.
Hospital waste management system a case study of a south indian city. Handling biomedical waste myra was assigned to care for mr. Proper management of biomedical waste is a crucial issue for maintaining human health and the environment. Biomedical waste training is required for employees who work in a setting in which there is possible or definite contact with blood, body fluids or body parts. Need of biomedical waste management system in hospitals. Apr 17, 2014 proper management of biomedical waste bmw generated in a healthcare facility is one of the most important functions of a healthcare worker hcw as its improper management not only poses risk to human beings and environment, but may also invite legal action against hcw as well as hospital administration. Although e waste management and handling rules,2011 are effective from may 2012 but scenario is still gloomy. The study includes an assortment of details about the quantity of different types of waste generated, their handling, treatment, final disposal and various. The movement to manage biomedical waste in a safe and scientific manner has gathered momentum among the medium and large hospitals in bangalore, but there has been a little understanding and. In case, there is a need to store beyond 48 h, the occupier should take all. Rules and management of biomedical waste at vivekananda polyclinic.
This study also focused on the problems associated with biomedical waste. Biomedical waste should be segregated into containersbags at the point of generation in accordance with schedule ii of biomedical waste management and handling rules 1998 as given in table 21. It is estimated that 1025% of health care waste is hazardous, with the potential for creating a variety of health problems. Biomedical solid waste management in an indian hospital. Application for biomedical waste transporter license. Biomedial waste, waste management, maine department of. Waste management practices of a regional hospital in ghana. A case study of biomedical waste management in hospitals article pdf available in global journal of health science january 2009 with 57,095 reads how we measure reads. As per the hazardous waste regulations, industries are required to store hazardous waste for a period not exceeding 90 days. Health care waste refers to all the waste generated by a health care establishment. A cross sectional study on health care waste management. For more information on biomedical waste contact michael parker 2877704. 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.
Analysis on medical waste management and disposal in. Procedural biomedical waste management a comparison with. Management of biomedical waste in india and other countries. Presentation on biomedical waste management presented by avaneesh kumar yadav m. Analysis on medical waste management and disposal in kunming. Introduction biomedical waste management has recently emerged as an issue of major concern not only to hospitals, nursing home authorities but also to the environment. Whereas the biomedical waste management and handling rules, 1998 was published vide notification number s. The safe and sustainable management of biomedical waste bmw is social and legal. Biomedical waste management with case study ppt by.
Biomedical waste bmw collection and proper disposal has become a significant concern for both the medical and the general community. Journal of chemical and pharmaceutical research, 2016, 84. Primary n388, secondary n25 and tertiary care n24 health facilities from public n238 and private n199 sector were assessed and scored for the state of bmwm through 9 items representing system capacity, availability of resources and processes in place. Medical waste is a special category of waste with potential health and environment risks. A cross sectional study on health care waste management among. 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. Conclusion since environmental pollution has become a major concern with respect to the future of life on our planet.
A study on status of biomedical waste management in two. The ministry of health moh, ghana has provided the policy and guidelines for the management of healthcare waste in health facilities. L kapur hospital, new delhi, it is found that the amount of hazardous biomedical waste generatedbedday exceeds the limit as per the international standards. Nov 20, 2014 biomedical waste management with case study ppt by avaneesh yadav 1. In 2012, who conducted a survey on the bmwm status of 24 countries of west. Smaller health care facilities especially clinics though believed to generate lesser quantumcategories of medical waste, the number of clinicssmall health care settings are considerable. Challenges to waste management practices in indian health.
Hospital solid waste and its management in a hospital of. Schedule, according to biomedical waste management and handling rules, 1998. Proper management of biomedical waste bmw generated in a healthcare facility is one of the most important functions of a healthcare worker hcw as its improper management not only poses risk to human beings and environment, but may also invite legal action against hcw as well as hospital administration. Aug 28, 20 smaller health care facilities especially clinics though believed to generate lesser quantumcategories of medical waste, the number of clinicssmall health care settings are considerable. The focus of the study was to assess the compliance of a regional hospital to the provision made and also to evaluate and rate the practices using a modified townend and cheeseman guidelines. Pdf biomedical solid waste management in an indian hospital. Biomedical waste if not handled in a proper way, is a potent. Medical waste management and disposal is a difficult problem in the western china because the shortage of financial support. The overall score for biomedical waste management is 64maximum score100. In october 2005, the waste transportation vehicle of pgi was found allegedly dumping hazardous waste in municipal committee dumping ground that is meant for dumping general waste only. 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. Introduction biomedical waste means any waste generated during diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals. Pdf case study exploration of biomedical waste in multispecialty. Lax regulations and poor vigilance are main reasons for failure of the rules.
The key to minimisation and effective management of biomedical waste is segregation separation and identification of the. Study of biomedical waste management practices in a private hospital and evaluation of the benefits after implementing remedial measures for the same. A total of 25 districts where pmcs are located, were included for assessment of bmwm fig. For this study, the labeling component of the protocol for waste management for various departments was documented, to. Now it is a well established fact that there are many adverse and harmful effects to the environment including human beings which are caused by the hospital waste. Management of healthcare waste is an integral part of infection control and hygiene programs in healthcare settings. The issue of biomedical waste management has assumed great signi. This study was carried out to evaluate quality of bmw management in 1100bedded hospital.
This crosssectional study was carried out in a medical college hospital in bangalore rural. Hundred health care personnel doctors, nurses, lab technicians, management staff working for 3months was included for the study. The waste may be temporarily stored at the central storage area of the hospital and from there it may be sent in bulk to the site of final disposal once or twice a day depending upon the quantum of waste. This research article is to survey the practice of biomedical waste such as. The study has demonstrated that medical waste management in ibadan, and indeed in nigeria, is beset by many challenges because there had been a paucity of data on the quantities and nature of the waste generated. Hospital waste management is an imperative environmental and public safety issue, due to the wastes infectious and hazardous character.
Pretreatment of lab waste, microbiology waste, blood bags etc. So management of e waste is critical in india, owing to its exponential growth and the rudimentary recycling practices prevalent in the unorganized sector. Biomedical waste management was become an important issue as it poses potential health risks and damage to the environment. Although ewaste management and handling rules,2011 are effective from may 2012 but scenario is still gloomy. Pdf a case study of biomedical waste management in hospitals. Knowledge, attitude and practices of biomedical waste. Backgrounddespite the statutory provision of biomedical waste management, bio waste management practices in indian hospitals have not achieved the desired outcomes. Immunize health workers with tetanus and hepatitisb. A state of precariousness was found to characterize the management of biomedical pollutants in the study area, culminating in the magnification of risks to the environment and. Waste handlers must be provided with uniform, apron, boots, gloves and masks, and these should be worn when transporting the waste. This study was carried out to evaluate quality of bmw management in 1100. Proper management of biomedical waste is a crucial issue for maintaining. In the past, medical waste was often mixed with municipal solid waste and disposed in.
Biomedical waste management rules in hospitals 2014 pdf or ppt. A descriptive study on evaluation of biomedical waste. Pdf biomedical waste management is receiving greater attention due to recent regulations of the biomedical wastesmanagement. The respondents were well informed about the purpose of the study and about the questionnaire by the research investigator prior to data collection.
The management of health care waste is of great importance. Knowledge and practice of biomedical waste bmw management among the medical practitioners of kanchipuram town, india. The waste generated in the hospital kitchen and restaurants, and the soiled clothes sent to the laundry were not included in the study. Handling, segregation, mutilation, disinfection, storage, transportation and final disposal are vital steps for safe and scientific management of biomedial waste in any establishment. It is consistent with the finding of study done at bangalore which stated that 9. The movement to manage biomedical waste in a safe and scientific manner has gathered momentum among the medium and large hospitals in bangalore, but there has been a little understanding and focus on the. Assessment of medical waste management within selected. The framework specifies hospital waste management is a part of hospital hygiene and maintenance activities. To ensure that waste is handled without any adverse effect to human health and the environment. Download dr neils biomedical waste management rules in hospitals 2014 presentation in ppt or pdf format. This study investigated the management of biomedical pollutants in the accra metropolitan area in ghana, using a qualitative case study approach involving interviews, focusgroup discussions, and observation techniques. The key to minimisation and effective management of biomedical waste is segregation separation and identification of the waste.
Biomedical waste bmw means any waste, which is generated during the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals or in research activities pertaining thereto or in the production or testing of biological, and including categories mentioned in schedule i of bmw management and handling second amendment rules, 2000 by ministry of environment and forests notification. Kunming city was selected to assess the current achievement and experience of medical waste management and disposal. Much of the current scenario is deviating from the law. Data collection was done during march june 2009 as part of an ongoing ipen project on model injection centers mics at 25 partner medical colleges pmc. Training about health care waste management results of the study table 2 show that training courses and awareness programs about medical waste management for health care providers and workers at hospitals were limited, as 23% only of all study subjects received training while 77% of them at 2. This study was undertaken as a descriptive cross sectional study at. The study was conducted in 25 districts spread over 20 states of india including urban and rural areas. Case study of biomedical waste of a rural hospital in chhattisgarh. Biomedical waste management and handling rules, 1998 vide s. Although hazards of poor management of bmw have aroused the concern world over, especially in the light of its farreaching effects on human, health and the environment.
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