Evaluation of bio-medical waste management practices in a tertiary care hospital of Rohilkhand region in Uttar Pradesh, India
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 10
Abstract
Background: To protect human beings and their environment from various hazards due to hospital wastes, its management practices should be implemented and evaluated regularly in the hospital. Aims & Objectives: (1)To assess the current hospital waste management practices adopted by the wastes management supervisors and wastes handlers in a tertiary care hospital of Western Uttar Pradesh; (2) To determine the awareness regarding waste management practices among wastes handlers in the hospital; (3) To assess the preventive measures provided and used by wastes handlers in the hospital. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out during April-June, 2013. Data was collected about hospital waste management practices, preventive measures adopted by hospital waste handlers using pretested schedule. Results: The hospital generates average wastes of 1.32 kg/bed/day. Out of 30 places, only19 (63.33%) places were there in the hospital with all four coloured bins placed properly. Out of total 109 handlers, 69 (63.30%) were aware about hospital waste handling hazards. And out of total aware handlers, majority i.e. 52 (75.36%) were males. Conclusion: The hospital should train, educate and immunize its health care staff and the waste management system should be evaluated intermittently.
Authors and Affiliations
Arun Singh, Ashok Agarwal, Vijendra Agarwal, Shashi Saxena, Hammir Singh
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP111620
- DOI 10.5455/ijmsph.2014.250620144
- Views 121
- Downloads 0
Biological interaction of stress and irritable bowel syndrome
A variety of stressors play a role in the development of irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome is a biopsychosocial disorder that results from dysregulation of central or enteric nervous system functi...
Morbidity and mortality trend and pattern of cancer in newly started cancer unit of tertiary care hospital in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Background: Cancer affects all communities worldwide. Approximately 12.7 million people were diagnosed with cancer and more than 7.6 million died in world during 2012. Cancer has become one of the 10 leading causes of de...
Relation between high sensitivity C reactive protein to obesity among indians
Background: Indians tend to have excess body fat and abdominal and truncal adiposity. These features have been referred to as the “Asian Indian phenotype or paradox.” The adipose tissue produces proinflammatory cytok...
Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding tuberculosis among rural population in Tamil Nadu
Background: Tuberculosis is a major public health problem globally, and India has the largest number of TB patients throughout the world. Correct knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding tuberculosis in the commu...
Morbidity profile, immunization status and prevalence of anemia among children of residential schools of Gandhinagar district, Gujarat
Background: The school is also potentially a location for contracting infections or diseases. Finally, childhood health behaviour habits such as diet and physical activity are influenced by the school...