Bio-Medical Waste Handling Practices in Urban Health Centers of Surat Municipal Corporation

Authors

  • Ashish Naik SMIMER, Surat
  • Bhautik Modi SMIMER, Surat
  • RK Bansal SMIMER, Surat

Keywords:

Biomedical waste, Urban health centre, Public Private Partnership, Needle

Abstract

Background: Biomedical waste consists of solids, liquids, sharps, and laboratory waste that are potentially infectious or dangerous and are considered biomedical waste. It must be properly managed and safely disposed.

Methodology: Cross-sectional study design, consisting of participant observation and interviews, among 20 health centres of Surat Municipal Corporation area.

Results: Our study shows number of bags having inappropriate content was maximum in red bags (50.0%). Among the medical officers and nurse, knowledge regarding proper bag for collection of cotton gauze pieces and empty box is better than all other article.

Conclusion: Healthcare waste management should be supported through appropriate education, training and the commitment of the healthcare staff, management and healthcare managers.

References

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Government of India, Ministry of Urban Development, Compendium on Public Private Partnership In Urban Infrastructure: 31-34.

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Published

2012-03-31

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Naik A, Modi B, Bansal R. Bio-Medical Waste Handling Practices in Urban Health Centers of Surat Municipal Corporation. Natl J Community Med [Internet]. 2012 Mar. 31 [cited 2024 Apr. 25];3(01):164-7. Available from: https://njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/1669

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 01 (2012)

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