Managing laboratory biomedical waste using a large on-site autoclave–shredder

Armstrong, Brenda A.; Reinhardt, Peter A.

doi:10.1016/j.jchas.2010.02.002

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“…Its benefits include low cost of operation, the method is easy to operate, environmentally friendly as it involves no hazardous emission etc. [16]. On the other hand, it is characterised by certain deficiencies such as foul odour, the need for a shredder to condense the waste size as well as the fact that it is not suitable for all types of waste unlike incinerator.…”

Section: Biomedical Waste Management Methodsmentioning

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Determinants of the Choice of Biomedical Waste Management Methods in Tertiary Health Facilities in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Alade,

Sawyerr

2023

EJMED

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Improper treatment and disposal of biomedical waste are much more dangerous to the health status of the community and/or health facility than the disease itself. This study therefore assessed factors influencing the choice of biomedical waste management and treatment methods/equipment in use at the Ekiti State tertiary health facilities. The survey questionnaire was used to obtain data from health practitioners of different cadres in the wards and laboratories while the study employed a descriptive research design. Statistical evidence based on ninety-eight purposively selected respondents revealed that all tested factors were significant at 0.01 level as the infectious/hazardous nature of the waste, and cultural and social basis emerged as the most and least influencing factors with 0.831 and 0.597 relative importance indexes, respectively. The study concludes that tested factors inform the choice of biomedical waste handling equipment/methods employed. It is therefore recommended that efforts should not only be geared towards adequate consciousness of these factors by the waste handlers when determining the method to be used, but the government, leadership of healthcare facilities, and health practitioners should also ensure the availability of appropriate management and treatment technologies/methods to inhibit accidental outbreaks of epidemics in the community.

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Section: Biomedical Waste Management Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Determinants of the Choice of Biomedical Waste Management Methods in Tertiary Health Facilities in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Alade,

Sawyerr

2023

EJMED

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“…The process involves waste at deadly temperatures that infect and possibly kill pathogens. (Armstrong et al, 2010). Autoclaves are considered more expensive than incineration (Jang et al, 2006).…”

Section: Medical Waste Treatment Technologiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…One of the biggest obstacles to autoclaving is that the size of the waste introduced into the system is not reduced. Landfills that still cause many environmental threats many studies show that autoclave shredders are the best alternative to treating medical waste (Armstrong et al, 2010, Brenda et al 2010.…”

Section: Medical Waste Treatment Technologiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Waste Management Integration with Green Quality Function Deployment (G-QFD) for Healthcare Centre

Joshi

Bhargava

2019

Production Engineering Archives

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High doses of medical waste evidence that health waste management is problematic. A case study was conducted at various health institutions. This research analyzes various issues in the area of medical waste management. The research examines the perception of staff regarding medical waste management. The purpose of the study is to investigate the level of knowledge, attitudes and role of health practitioners in the management of medical waste. Here the quality index and the environmental index of two health centers are studied; one is a private hospital and the other one a state hospital and compares these two indices with a questionnaire. To provide environmentally friendly services, customers and environmental criteria have to be taken into account in the decision-making process and distributing the Green Quality Function provides a very useful way to achieve this goal.

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“…Uncontrolled burning of medical wastes may pollute the air with acidic gases, dioxins, furans and heavy metals [2]. A clear relationship between the burning of chlorinated organic chemical products and wastes, especially PVC and dioxin emissions from combustion facilities was reported by a host of studies conducted at the University of Florida [3,4,5,6,7,8].…”

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Bio Medical Waste Generation and Management Practices in V.S.S. Medical College & Hospital, Burla, Odisha, India

Mahananda¹

2015

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Background: An important issue of environmental protection process is the solid waste management that includes responsible planning of collecting, transporting, processing and disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste material. The health of public, patients and professionals alike are affected by poor waste management practices. The study highlights a holistic approach of biomedical waste management with regards to the chain of environmental and health risks and concerns aimed in achieving the fundamental premises for a systemic approach of biomedical waste management. An attempt has been made to critically review the current management practices adopted in V.S.S. Medical college & Hospital. Following the Rules and Regulation the methods for segregation, packaging, labeling and the treatment techniques for reduction in volume, neutralization and final disposal of the biomedical waste are analysed. Methods: Personal observations of the waste treatment and disposal practices and Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices of working personnel with the help of questionnaires were followed in this study. The information obtained has been confirmed by means of direct spot visit. The views and suggestions of working personnel over existing conditions/methods of biomedical waste management in the hospitals were also recorded. The information obtained was later confirmed by means of direct observations. Results:There are 20 units having total bed capacity of 1006. The daily generation of category 1 & 2 is 40-50 kg/day. The daily generation of category 3 waste is 2-3 kg which was measured one day after one day. Category 4&5 waste generation amounting 30-40 Kg/ day. The Solid waste, (category 6) generation amounting 80-90kg/ day. The solid waste, category 7 waste generation is 30-40 kg/ day. Waste generated from laboratory (category,8) was estimated and found to be 30-40 litres/ day and the incineration ash category 9 generation was recorded as 3-4 Kg/ day. The chemical waste category 10 was not properly assessed by the CBWTF.The current segregation practice is not that efficient in reducing the waste going to incinerator. According to the opinion of employees at V.S.S.Medical College and hospital burla, the important reasons for the improper segregation of wastes are; inappropriate location of waste bins, waste bins being full and lack of knowledge regarding the constituents of medical waste. Conclusion: The performance of CBWTF can be enhanced with cooperative efforts of BMW generators possible if a healthy coordination exists between CBWTF and BMW generators.

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Managing laboratory biomedical waste using a large on-site autoclave–shredder

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Determinants of the Choice of Biomedical Waste Management Methods in Tertiary Health Facilities in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Determinants of the Choice of Biomedical Waste Management Methods in Tertiary Health Facilities in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Waste Management Integration with Green Quality Function Deployment (G-QFD) for Healthcare Centre

Bio Medical Waste Generation and Management Practices in V.S.S. Medical College & Hospital, Burla, Odisha, India

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