Biomedical waste generation in Puducherry Government General Hospital and its management implications.

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  • Author(s): Boss UJ; Moli GP; Roy G; Prasad KV
  • Source:
    Journal of environmental health [J Environ Health] 2009 May; Vol. 71 (9), pp. 54-8.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: National Environmental Health Association Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0405525 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0022-0892 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00220892 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Environ Health Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Denver Co : National Environmental Health Association
      Original Publication: Denver.
    • Subject Terms:
      Guideline Adherence* ; Practice Guidelines as Topic*; Medical Waste Disposal/*standards; Equipment Reuse ; Hospitals, District ; Humans ; India ; Medical Waste Disposal/methods
    • Abstract:
      In India, not much attention has been paid to the management of biomedical waste (BMW). The present paper describes the collection and disposal of BMW in the Government General Hospital (GH) of Puducherry, India. The authors document (a) the lack of segregation between infections and noninfectious BMW as well as a failure to implement the prescribed rules for proper management of BMW; (b) improper treatment and transportation and the final disposal of BMW along with municipal garbage; and (c) an inadequate training of personnel, insufficient personal protective equipment, and a lack of knowledge regarding the proper use of such equipment. The authors recommend the establishment of standards and periodic monitoring along with effective training of personnel.
    • Accession Number:
      0 (Medical Waste Disposal)
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20090521 Date Completed: 20090618 Latest Revision: 20090520
    • Publication Date:
      20221213
    • Accession Number:
      19452838