Biomedical Waste Disposal System ina Hospital
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 6
Abstract
Medical wastes are highly infectious which may carry the germs of various diseases like HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C (jaundice).Biomedical waste management is receiving greater attention nowadays.The improper disposal of Medical waste in the hospitals poses a high health risks to healthcare workers, patients, communities and the whole environment. The present study was conducted to identify different constituents of wastes, their handling, treatment and disposal methods in a secondary health care hospital .This study was based on the interview sessions with the various level health care workers in the hospital.This paper focuses on the current scenario with respect to disposal of hospital wastes. It is clear that even though there is some lag in following all the principles of WHO regarding waste disposal, it can be corrected by providing proper training to health care workers in the hospital.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. V. Kalaivani, Dr. P. Natarajan
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