Bio medical waste (BMW) management

Biomedical waste (BMW) is any waste produced during the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human or animal research activities pertaining thereto or in the production or testing of biological or in health camps.

1. BIO MEDICAL WASTE (BMW) MANAGEMENT Prepared By:- Shahabuddin Azad Designation:- Quality Manager Nazareth Hospital Prayagraj – 211001 9455179087

2. What is bmw ? Any   waste  which is generated during the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals or in research activities pertaining there to or in the production or testing of biological. BMW rule 1998 were notified under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 on 20 th July 1998. Every Hospital to develop a comprehensive system for handling medical waste in terms of… A. Segregation B. Collection and Storage C. Transportation D. Treatment and disposal A license has to obtain from State Pollution Control Board so as to handle the infective waste. Bmw policy?

3. Source of BMw

4. A. Segregation 7

5. B. Collection & Storage 8 Wrong Correct BMW Should not be stored for more than 24 Hrs. Different types of waste require different types of bags. Bags and container should be placed where they can easily accessed.

6. c. labelling All the bags when filled up to ¾ should be removed tied and labeled. (Type of waste, Site of Generation) All bags must be Bio-degradable having the Bio-Hazard signage.

7. d. Transportation 10 The collected waste is not stored for more than 24hrs at collection site. Waste route should be designated to avoid passage from patient care area Waste collected is transported to collection site in colour coded waste trolleys. The workers transporting the waste use PPEs like boots, gloves, masks and aprons. Separate time should be earmarked for transportation to avoid mixing with general waste At the collection/ storage site, bags are weighed before transportation for final disposal. All biomedical waste has been transported to authorized biomedical waste agency. Record of the same is being maintained on daily basis.

8. Chemical Process Thermal Process Mechanical Process Irradiation Process Biological Process MOU with authorized outsourced agencies should be signed and available. Waste management practices must meet national and local requirements Usually outsourced- Half yearly site audit should be done and report should be submitted to UP Pollution Control Board. 12 e . Treatment and disposal

9. Conclusion Follow Bio-medical Waste management guidelines . Keep yourself and others disease free.

10. Thank you Presented By: Shahabuddin Azad Designation: Quality Manager Nazareth Hospital Prayagraj – 211001 9455179087