Management of biomedical waste in hospital and health care organizations-a review

Abstract

Bio-Medical Waste (BMW) is a global concern. In common parlance BMW means any waste generated in the process of diagnosis, treatment, immunization and research related to human beings and animals. Due to improper or poor waste management practicesa huge risk is posed to the health of public, patients, professionals and also cause environmental disturbance. The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests under the provision of Environment [protection] act, 1986 which brought the focus back on this issue. These rules apply to all the people who are connected to generation, collection, receiving, storage, transportation and handling or biomedical waste in any form. This article aims to highlight the categories, segregation and management protocols by various government and non-government organizations and spread knowledge about the same.