Assessment of Knowledge and Practice of Biomedical waste management over a span of five years in Hindu Rao hospital and North DMC Medical college

Dr Anisha Prasad; Dr Mitali Dua; Dr Kapil Suchal; Dr Yangsheen Lhamo; Dr Sunita Singh; Dr S. K. Bhattacharya

Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2019

Assessment of Knowledge and Practice of Biomedical waste management over a span of five years in Hindu Rao hospital and North DMC Medical college

Dr Anisha Prasad, Dr Mitali Dua, Dr Kapil Suchal, Dr Yangsheen Lhamo, Dr Sunita Singh, Dr S. K. Bhattacharya

Abstract :

Background: Biomedical waste pose a risk on human health as well as contaminate the environment. Previous studies shows that knowledge and practice on biomedical waste management among health care personnel was dismal hence further studies are required to know the current status. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess knowledge and practice of biomedical waste management among health care workers over a span of five years in Hindu Rao hospital and North Delhi municipal corporation Medical college. Methodology: The study was carried out on 200 health care workers including 100 doctors, 50 nurses, 40 Lab technicians and 10 class–IV waste handlers. Result and Conclusion : It was found that knowledge and practice regarding biomedical waste BMW management was higher among Doctors and Nurses as compared to lab technicians and class– IV health workers. Frequent programs and training should be conducted among non–technical staff to increase knowledge and safe practice of biomedical waste BMW management.