NURSING PROFFESION RESPONSBILITIES AND DUTIES REGARDING BMW

1. Biomedical Waste Management
in Hospitals
A Nursing Perspective in India

2. INTRODUCTION
- Title: Biomedical Waste Management in Hospitals: A Nursing Perspective in India
Presenter's Name – SURESH SOLANKI
Designation – NURSING SUPDT./MED/BRC
Date-

3. OVERVIEW
- Importance of Biomedical Waste Management (BMW) in hospitals
- Impact of improper BMW management on public health and environment
- Role of nursing professionals in ensuring effective BMW management

4. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
- Mention relevant legislation and guidelines governing BMW
management in India
- Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016
- Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines
- State-specific regulations, if applicable

5. TYPES OF BIOMEDICAL WASTE
- Classification of biomedical waste as per CPCB guidelines
- Infectious waste
- Sharps waste
- Pathological waste
- Pharmaceutical waste
- Chemical waste
- Radioactive waste
- Others

6. Nursing Responsibilities in BMW Management
- Proper segregation of biomedical waste
- Training and education of nursing staff on BMW handling
- Safe storage and transportation of BMW
- Documentation and record-keeping
- Collaboration with other healthcare professionals for effective
BMW management

7. : SEGREGATION OF BIOMEDICAL WASTE
- Color-coding and labeling of waste bins as per guidelines
- Examples of waste categories and their corresponding
color codes
- Importance of separate bins for different waste types

8. Safe Handling of Sharps Waste
- Proper disposal of needles, syringes, and other sharps
- Use of puncture-resistant containers
- Techniques to minimize needlestick injuries
- Importance of immediate reporting in case of an injury

9. Pathological Waste Management
- Handling and disposal of tissues, organs, and body parts
- Use of leak-proof containers for collection
- Autoclaving and incineration as disposal methods

10. Infectious Waste Management
-
Identification and segregation of infectious waste
- Use of biohazard bags and containers
- Guidelines for disinfection and treatment of infectious waste
- Role of nursing professionals in promoting proper infection control
practices

11. Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal
- Proper segregation and collection of expired or unused
medications
- Disposal methods for pharmaceutical waste
- Return to the pharmacy
- Reverse distribution programs
- Incineration or chemical disposal as per guidelines

12. Chemical and Radioactive Waste Management
- Identification and segregation of chemical and radioactive
waste
- Safe storage and disposal methods as per guidelines
- Importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) when
handling hazardous waste

13. : Training and Education
- Continuous training programs for nursing staff on BMW
management
- Topics to cover: segregation, handling, storage, and disposal
techniques
- Importance of staying updated with regulations and best practices

14. Documentation and Record-keeping
- Importance of maintaining accurate records of BMW
management
- Examples of required documentation
- Waste generation and disposal registers
- Transportation manifests
- Training records

15. Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals
- Importance of teamwork and collaboration in BMW
management
- Coordination with waste management personnel and
other healthcare staff
- Reporting incidents, non-compliance, and suggesting
improvements

16. Conclusion
- Recap of key points discussed
- Nursing professionals play a vital role in effective
BMW management
- Commitment to proper BMW management for
public health and environmental well-being