AN INSIGHT ON BIO MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT: A REVIEW
Bio-medical waste means any waste generated during diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals. The management of bio-medical waste is still in its infancy all over the world. Management of healthcare waste is an integral part of infection control and hygiene programs in healthcare settings. Hospitals generate waste which is chemically hazardous, infectious and often radioactive. Most of the hospitals do not have effective disposal system leading to complex problem of hygiene and sanitation in hospitals. Effective waste disposal can be achieved only by considering the various components of the waste management system and this should be made an integral part of hospital planning and designing