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medical waste management

by | 26-07-2013 19:32 recommendations 0

Healthcare waste is defined as the waste that is generated during the diagnosis, treatment or immunisation of human beings. It constitutes syringes, needles, ampoules, organs and body parts, placenta, dressings, disposables plastics and microbiological wastes.

Healthcare Waste is hazardous and harmful for human being and environment. It directly affects the people working at healthcare facilities and pollute the environment. It is very important to properly dispose the HCW through a proper system. Government of Nepal has issues the guidelines to dispose the HCW.

Followings are the main steps of HCWM :
  • Waste Minimization
  • Waste Segregation & Collection
  • Waste Storage & Transportation/Handling
  • Waste Treatment and Disposal
  • Training to Healthcare workers for HCWM

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9 Comments

  • says :
    Thanks for sharing.
    Posted 25-12-2013 17:09

  • says :
    thanks for the information
    Posted 23-12-2013 00:52

  • says :
    thanks for sharing swati!!
    Posted 28-07-2013 20:51

  • says :
    really its very important to dispose such waste
    Posted 27-07-2013 23:55

  • says :
    thanks for this Swati :) nice to see you
    Posted 27-07-2013 21:10

  • says :
    thanks every one for nice commpliment
    Posted 27-07-2013 17:21

  • Arushi Madan says :
    Thanks for the information.
    Posted 27-07-2013 02:20

  • says :
    Thanks for sharing it with us.
    Posted 26-07-2013 21:07

  • says :
    Thanks for the information.
    Posted 26-07-2013 20:59

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