Effect of training on awareness of Biomedical Waste Management among nursing staff at a tertiary health care facility of Uttar Pradesh: An interventional study
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https://doi.org/10.47203/IJCH.2024.v36i06.013Keywords:
Health Personnel, Waste Management, Delivery of Health CareAbstract
Background: Effective Biomedical waste management reduces the risks to healthcare workers, patients, and the community while promoting sustainability. As healthcare services expand, addressing biomedical waste challenges remains vital for a healthier future. Aim & objectives: To educate the staff nurses on the latest developments on Biomedical waste management and thereby evaluating the effectiveness of the training session. Methodology: A quasi- experimental study was conducted among 119 staff nurses for four sessions on four consecutive days. Data was collected on a structured questionnaire to assess awareness of staff nurses regarding BMW management. After pre-intervention data collection the study participants were trained on BMW management and then posttest was done. Results: The study showed majority of the participants had an average knowledge in terms of BMW management. A significant improvement was observed in the knowledge after the intervention. Discussions made regarding the problems faced during BMW segregation helped in finding a solution which was reflected in the practices of the staff nurses. Conclusion: Implementing guidelines for regular training session on BMW management can help in adherence to the BMW rules and regulation. Timely availability of the BMW consumables will help in the practical application of the knowledge which will assure the ideal practices for BMW management.
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