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R. M. Desu et al.
Part I: Checklist of biomedical waste management practices in patient-care
areas (n = 79)
PART-1
A COLORED BAGS
B SEGREGATION
C MUTILATION
D DISINFECTION
75.50
72.50
66.25
65.70
A Color Bags
B SegregaƟon
C MuƟlaƟon
D DisinfecƟon
The checklist of physical facilities was grouped into “A” containing availability
of Yellow, Red, black or blue colored bins with the same-colored bag fitted inside.
75.50% of areas were having this facility, and remaining areas have bins in place
but lining is not proper or not foot-operated or not covered properly. In “B” domain,
segregation of waste is properly maintained in 72.50% of areas and in remaining
areas, there is mixing or improper segregation. “C” and “D” domains are mutilation
(66.25%) and disinfection of sharps (65.70%).
Part II: Comparison of biomedical waste management
Q3: Biomedical waste management means …
Q4: How much percentage of BMW was hazardous?
97.37% of doctors, 82.35% of nurses and 38.10% of housekeeping staff of the
study are aware of the definition of the waste and is generated during the process of
patient care, diagnosis, treatment and management.
56.76% of doctors are aware of the classification categories and hazardous
component of BMW.
R. M. Desu et al.
Part I: Checklist of biomedical waste management practices in patient-care
areas (n = 79)
PART-1
A COLORED BAGS
B SEGREGATION
C MUTILATION
D DISINFECTION
75.50
72.50
66.25
65.70
A Color Bags
B SegregaƟon
C MuƟlaƟon
D DisinfecƟon
The checklist of physical facilities was grouped into “A” containing availability
of Yellow, Red, black or blue colored bins with the same-colored bag fitted inside.
75.50% of areas were having this facility, and remaining areas have bins in place
but lining is not proper or not foot-operated or not covered properly. In “B” domain,
segregation of waste is properly maintained in 72.50% of areas and in remaining
areas, there is mixing or improper segregation. “C” and “D” domains are mutilation
(66.25%) and disinfection of sharps (65.70%).
Part II: Comparison of biomedical waste management
Q3: Biomedical waste management means …
Q4: How much percentage of BMW was hazardous?
97.37% of doctors, 82.35% of nurses and 38.10% of housekeeping staff of the
study are aware of the definition of the waste and is generated during the process of
patient care, diagnosis, treatment and management.
56.76% of doctors are aware of the classification categories and hazardous
component of BMW.