Biomedical Waste Management in Surgical Hospitals
Protecting Patients, Staff & the Environment
Comprehensive Surgical Care in Thane – By Dr. Ankur Bhanushali
General, Laparoscopic, Emergency & Daycare Surgery Specialist
What Is Biomedical Waste?
Biomedical waste includes any waste generated during diagnosis, treatment, or surgical procedures that may be infectious or hazardous.
Proper biomedical waste management is legally mandatory and critical for hospital safety.
Why Biomedical Waste Management Is Crucial in Surgery
Improper handling can lead to:
❌ Hospital-acquired infections
❌ Needle-stick injuries
❌ Environmental contamination
❌ Legal penalties
Safe disposal protects everyone.
Categories of Biomedical Waste in Surgical Settings
🔹 Infectious Waste
✔ Blood-soaked dressings
✔ Body tissues
✔ Surgical swabs
🔹 Sharps
✔ Needles
✔ Blades
✔ Broken glass
🔹 Plastic & Disposable Items
✔ IV tubing
✔ Catheters
✔ Syringes
🔹 Chemical & Pharmaceutical Waste
✔ Disinfectants
✔ Expired drugs
Color Coding System for Biomedical Waste
✔ Yellow – Anatomical & infectious waste
✔ Red – Contaminated plastic waste
✔ White (Translucent) – Sharps
✔ Blue – Glassware & metallic implants
Segregation at source is mandatory.
Biomedical Waste Handling Inside OT
✔ Segregation at point of generation
✔ No recapping of needles
✔ Closed containers
✔ Spill management protocols
Safety begins in the OT.
Storage & Transportation of Waste
✔ Labeled containers
✔ Time-bound storage
✔ Dedicated transport routes
✔ Authorized disposal agencies
No manual handling.
Treatment & Final Disposal
✔ Incineration
✔ Autoclaving
✔ Shredding
✔ Secured landfill
As per government norms.
Legal Guidelines & Compliance
✔ Biomedical Waste Management Rules (India)
✔ Daily documentation
✔ Annual audits
✔ Staff immunization
Non-compliance is punishable.
Training of Hospital Staff
✔ Regular training programs
✔ Visual posters
✔ Mock drills
✔ Incident reporting
Awareness prevents accidents.
Biomedical Waste Practices at Aayush Multispeciality Hospital
✔ Strict segregation protocols
✔ Color-coded bins in all areas
✔ Authorized waste disposal partners
✔ Regular audits & staff training
Safe hospital, safe community.
Why Dr. Ankur Bhanushali Enforces Strict BMW Protocols
✔ Patient safety
✔ Staff protection
✔ Environmental responsibility
✔ Ethical medical practice
Good surgery respects safety beyond the OT.
Aayush Multispeciality Hospital – Full Address
📍 1st Floor, Marigold Apartment, Almeda Road, Panch Pakhdi, Thane West – 400602, Maharashtra, India
📞 +91 86910 33033
🌐 https://drankurbhanushali.com
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Dr. Ankur Surgical Clinic – Full Address
📍 Shop No 4, Laxmi Krupa Building, Edulji Road, Charai, Thane West – 400602, Maharashtra, India
📞 +91 86910 33066
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