Assessment of bio medical waste management practices of staff nurses according to newer guidelines in a teaching hospital of rural Vadodara, Gujarat

Bariya, Bhavesh R; Chauhan, Grishma; Jadeja, Aarti; Jain, Meet

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174275

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“…Medical wastes by these materials may cause infectious pathogen spread and threaten community and environmental health 15 ) . Health care providers are required to know medical waste management protocols to protect their health, and environmental health 16 ) . Mostly, in such cases, physicians do not know what to do and no algorithms for emergency departments concerning these situations have been identified.…”

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Unknown biological materials brought to the emergency department

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Objective: This study is unique as it examines biological materials brought to the emergency department. The purpose of this study was to investigate the reasons behind the presence of nonhuman biological material in the emergency department. Methods: The materials brought were photographed and a pre-prepared survey form was filled in following examination. Results: A total of 46 biological materials were brought to the emergency department within a 12-month period. Ticks were the most frequently brought material, and the most common reason for bringing them was to get the creature removed from the body . Situations in which the physician did not have knowledge about the material were more frequent among those that were neutral about being satisfied with the attitude of the physician towards the material brought , and satisfaction was higher in cases when the physician was knowledgeable, although this was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Physicians should not condemn biological materials brought into the department after exposure. If possible, they should try to gain more knowledge about them. If the material is not to be stored, once it is made sure that it is not dangerous, it should be disposed of in a medical waste bin. Physicians should be knowledgeable toward the frequency and the types of such agents in their region.

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“…In order to reduce the potential risk of infectious diseases, management of hazardous and non-hazardous biological waste is necessary [ 6 ]. The regulatory framework governing BMWM in India assesses its effectiveness in ensuring compliance and accountability among healthcare facilities and explores the adoption of advanced technologies and innovative practices in waste treatment and disposal to reduce the environmental impact of biomedical waste [ 7 , 8 ]. Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of current waste management techniques will lay the foundations for recommending evidence-based interventions and changes in policies that adhere to global best practices [ 9 ].…”

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Navigating Challenges in Biomedical Waste Management in India: A Narrative Review

Dhole,

Bahadure,

Bandre

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Biomedical waste management (BMWM) in India poses significant challenges that demand thorough examination and strategic interventions. As the country's healthcare sector expands rapidly, proper management of biomedical waste becomes increasingly critical to safeguarding public health and environmental integrity. Biomedical waste, encompassing industrial waste, hospital waste, and waste from other healthcare facilities, poses a heightened risk of infection and injury compared to any other form of waste. A lack of understanding regarding safe medical waste disposal practices can be hazardous to one's health as well as the environment. To improve waste management practices in the country, we can suggest effective strategies and recommendations by developing a deeper understanding of the current situation. To manage medical waste effectively, healthcare professionals must be knowledgeable about and have experience with this process. This evaluation study provides a comprehensive overview of current BMWM methods in India, shedding light on the benefits, drawbacks, challenges, and areas for improvement in the healthcare waste management system. Several important facets of BMWM were highlighted by the literature research, including waste segregation, treatment techniques, and disposal options, as well as compliance and regulatory frameworks.

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“…Because medical wastes carry a high risk of infection and injury. If medical wastes are not managed well, they show permanent properties in water and soil and disrupt the ecological balance (Bariya et al, 2017). Incorrect practices in the on-site separation of medical wastes affect the country's economy negatively (Verma et al, 2008).…”

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What Do Nurses Working in Primary Health Care Services Know About Medical Waste Management?

Gümüş,

Keti,

Ünlüsoy Dinçer

2024

Black Sea Journal of Health Science

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With the increase in population, the need for health services also uprises the production of medical waste. Nurses have important responsibilities in the management of medical waste with great risks for human and environmental health. There search was conducted as a descriptive study in order to evaluate the know ledge level of nurses working in primary health care units about medical waste. The research was conducted with nurses (N=80) working in primary health care units in a province in Turkey/Central Anatolia Region, between January 5 and February 5, 2020, actively working, not on leave/report and volunteering to participate in there search (n=75). The data of the study were collected with the “Medical Waste Information Level Determination Form”. The form consisted of three parts, including sociodemographic characteristics, separation of waste types, and knowledge level of medical waste use, and 49 questions. In the results of the study, the mean score of nurses' knowledge of sorting waste types was 9.9±2.7 (min:3, max:15 points), while the mean of medical waste use knowledge score was 19.2±2.7 (min:10, max:23 points). In order to meet the knowledge need of nurses, it should be ensured that the level of knowledge is determined, the practices in the field are supervised and developed, and in-service trainings should be provided within this scope.

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Assessment of bio medical waste management practices of staff nurses according to newer guidelines in a teaching hospital of rural Vadodara, Gujarat

Cited by 3 publications

References 3 publications

Unknown biological materials brought to the emergency department

Unknown biological materials brought to the emergency department

Navigating Challenges in Biomedical Waste Management in India: A Narrative Review

What Do Nurses Working in Primary Health Care Services Know About Medical Waste Management?

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