Biomedical Waste Managment in a Hospital/Dental institute in context with Covid-19

1. Topic: Biomedical Waste
Management &
Covid-19

2. Definition of Biomedical Waste
Any waste, which is generated during the
diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human
beings or animals or research activities pertaining
thereto or in the production or testing of biological
or in health camps
Any kind of waste containing infectious or
potentially infectious materials discarded during
health care activities in labs, OPDs, OTs
Segregation, Transportation, Disposal
To save environment, Recycle, Reuse

3. Contaminated waste collected
separately as per BMW rules-2016

4. Keep separate colour coded paddle
operated bins

5. Use single layer colour coded bags
in bins

6. Triage Area:
Label of biohazard and Covid-19
Use double layered bags in the bins for
Isolation Ward/ICU Ward - Covid-19
confirmed cases

7. Yellow bag/bin collects
• Extracted teeth, body tissues, PPE Triple layer
mask, N95 mask, head cover, head cap, shoe
cover, disposable linen gown, non-plastic or
semi plastic coverall

8. Red bag/bin collects
• Plastic and rubber items, PPE Goggle, face
shield, splash proof apron, plastic coverall,
Hazemet suit, nitrile gloves

9. White translucent puncture proof
container collects

10. Blue bag/bin collects
• Glassware, metallic implants, glass bottles,
ampoules, vials

11. Black bag/bin collects general Wastes
• Uncontaminated waste collected separately as
per SWM rules-2016
1. Packaging materials
2. Office Stationary items
3. Discarded food

12. Record of waste
• Maintain separate record of waste generated
• System for waste inventory records

13. Roles of Sanitary workers
• Wear gloves and mask
• Make knot in plastic bags

14. Transportation
A dedicated sanitary workers separately
for BMW for collection and transportation
to temporary waste storage area

15. Local Waste Storage Area
• Can store the wastes for 24 hours maximum in
colour coded areas
• Then transfer to the Van of CBWTF
• SP Green Light Environment Waste
Management

16. Local Waste Storage Area

17. Van of CBWTF

18. Common Bio-medical Waste
Treatment and Disposal Facility
(CBWTF) Plants

19. Sanitation & Hygiene
• Sanitize the outer and inner surfaces of
containers/bins/trolleys using 1% sodium
hypochlorite
• Wash hand with soap and water, (7-steps, 20
seconds)

20. Thank You