“A Study On The Adherence To Biomedical Waste Management In Katihar Medical College”

Abstract

Introduction:

 Generation of Biomedical Waste (BMW) in healthcare facilities is an unavoidable factor for the clinical practices and care of patients. The frequent use of disposable materials in the hospital enhances the amount of generation of BMW. It is necessary to manage BMW compliance with BMWM Rules 2016 to avoid any type of public health hazards and environmental pollution.

 Material and method:

This study consists of observation by using checklist for the availability of colour coded bins in six different departments for BMWM for 40 days. The questionnaire was used to know about the socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge and attitude of participants towards the segregation of BMW according to BMWM Rules,2016.

Results:

The infection control protocols were least followed for white bins regarding all the observational parameters except bins with closed fitting cover by the staff in KMC. The awareness level of the participants towards the segregation of BMW in the OBG Department is very high, whereas the overall awareness level is low.

Conclusion:

The study reveals that the availability of colour coded bins in the departments where research was done is not followed properly. The overall knowledge and attitude about segregation of BMW among the participants was low. The study suggests the recommendation of conducting periodic in-service training among the existing staff and for the new staff at the time of induction. The proper training record should be maintained so that all the staff would train effectively and efficiently time to time.