Objective: The study was undertaken to know about overall biomedical waste management at lone orthopedic hospital in terms of knowledge among the health care staff and management at administration.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was undertaken in lone orthopedic hospital.25 health care staff was chosen randomly to assess knowledge and hospital administrator was interviewed in addition to observing the staff practices for management assessment.
Results: The health care staff had poor knowledge about the overall biomedical waste management and practices were not at par .At administrative level records, logistic support and budget was not present.
Conclusion: The lack of knowledge among staff as well as seriousness of the administration regarding biomedical waste management is a great threat to staff as it to community. Regular training of staff with supportive supervision along with proper record maintenance and logistic staff ought to be done.
Impact Factor
2022: 6.012
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