AWARENESS ABOUT BIO-MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN DHQ HOSPITAL FAISALABAD

Abstract

Background: Hospital waste is a special type of waste produced in small quantities carrying a high potential of infection and injury. Inadequate and improper handling of Bio-medical waste can have serious consequences for public health and have a significant impact on the environment. Disposal of Hospital Waste Treatment of waste generated in hospitals using methods that control the spread of diseases. Objective: The main objectives of this study were to identify awareness level of healthcare professionals and to identify the preventive measures used for waste management in hospitals. Study Design: Cross Sectional Study. Setting: DHQ Faisalabad. Period: Jun 2017 to Mar 2018. Method: This research was conducted and A questionnaire was designed to be filled by 168 nurses working in the hospital. The gathered data was processed and analyzed by SPSS to examine their results and to view. Result: The sample size of this research was 170healthcare workers are working in hospitals. The results indicated that different color bags are used to manage medical waste in hospitals. Study shows that 99% of healthcare workers are well aware of the BMW and 78% of nurses have received proper training for BMW management. Conclusion: The study showed the results about the knowledge relevant to Biomedical waste management and practices which are used to manage the biomedical waste management.