Surveillance of Biomedical Waste Practices in a Multi Speciality Hospital, its Evaluation and Audit

Kulkarni, Ketaki V. and Pathak, Niranjan P. (2021) Surveillance of Biomedical Waste Practices in a Multi Speciality Hospital, its Evaluation and Audit. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 33 (49A). pp. 133-140. ISSN 2456-9119

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i49A33313

Abstract

Aims: To assess the knowledge of Biomedical waste (BMW) categories, colour coding, transport, storage & disposal of Biomedical waste among the healthcare workers.

Study Design: Cross sectional.

Place and Duration of Study: Multi speciality Hospital, Pune, over the duration of 1 month.

Methodology: A predesigned questionnaire containing closed-ended questions was used to conduct this cross sectional study on HCWs. The data related to awareness & knowledge about various aspects of Biomedical waste amongst the Healthcare workers was collected.

Results: Out of total 100 Healthcare workers (HCWs), 40 doctors were correctly knowing all the categories of Biomedical waste. 45 doctors & 40 nursing staff (total 85 out of 100 HCWs) could answer correctly the questions on colour coding of BMW. Only 30 doctors & 21 nursing staff could answer correctly about BMW transport. 25 doctors &18 nurses could answer correctly the questions related to BMW storage & disposal.

Conclusion: The vigorous & repeated training & evaluation is needed to bridge the observed knowledge gaps amongst the HCWs.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Digital Open Archives > Medical Science
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Date Deposited:	19 Jan 2023 12:13
Last Modified:	02 May 2024 05:56
URI:	http://geographical.openuniversityarchive.com/id/eprint/87

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