Medical Waste Management in hospitals and importance of public health

Medical waste management

1. Medical Waste Management Presented By VK Sanjana Krishnan 10596

2. Overview Definition of Medical Waste Significance of Medical Waste Management Environmental and Health Risks Regulatory Frameworks Importance of Proper Management Practices

3. Introduction Healthcare Waste Concerns Importance of Proper Management Hazardous Material Percentage Support of Government WHO Guidelines Development

4. Medical Waste Definition WHO defines medical waste as waste generated by health care activities, ranging from used needles and syringes to soiled dressings, body parts, diagnostic samples, blood, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and radioactive materials. Why is Medical Waste Management Important? Protects healthcare workers from exposure to infectious diseases Prevents the spread of diseases to the community Minimizes environmental pollution from hazardous materials

5. Contd. Improper medical waste management poses significant risks to human health and the environment. Risks include: Transmission of infectious diseases to healthcare workers, waste handlers, and the community. Environmental pollution from improperly disposed of waste. Injuries from sharps and other medical waste items.

6. 1. Segregation at Source 2. Collection and Storage 3. Transportation 4. Treatment and Disposal 5. Record Keeping Steps for Bio-Medical Waste Management

7. Regulatory framework Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 (BMWM Rules) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (EPA, 1986) The Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 (MSWMR, 2016) Guidelines for Management of Healthcare Waste as per Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 (issued by the Central Pollution Control Board – CPCB I nternational Agreements

8. The Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 Expanded Scope Revised Duties Segregation at Source Compulsory Pre-Treatment Phasing Out Chlorinated Plastics Training and Immunization Liquid Waste Separation Barcode System Record Keeping

9. Contd. Schedule I : Pr escribes specific color coding and containers/bags for proper segregation and collection of biomedical waste at the point of generation   Schedule II: Guidelines for Treatment and Disposal of BMW Schedule III: Treatment and Disposal Facilities Schedule IV: Transportation Schedule V: Management of BMW in Health Camps

10. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (EPA, 1986) The Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 (MSWMR, 2016) Guidelines for Management of Healthcare Waste as per Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 (issued by the Central Pollution Control Board – CPCB I nternational Agreements Other Statutes, rules and regulations

11. Challenges in Medical Waste Management in India Lack of awareness and training among healthcare staff Inadequate infrastructure for treatment and disposal facilities Shortage of authorized waste collectors and treatment facilities, especially in rural areas Improper segregation of waste at the source

12. Conclusion In conclusion, the journey through medical waste management unveils a landscape of challenges, regulations, and innovative solutions aimed at safeguarding public health and environmental integrity. While challenges persist, from awareness gaps to infrastructure limitations, the collective efforts of policymakers, healthcare professionals, and environmental advocates continue to pave the way for a safer, healthier future.

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