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标题：Bio-Medical Waste Handling Practices in Urban Health Centres of Surat Municipal Corporation
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作者：Ashish Naik ; Bhautik Modi ; Bansal RK 等
期刊名称：National Journal of Community Medicine
印刷版ISSN：0976-3325
电子版ISSN：2229-6816
出版年度：2012
卷号：3
期号：1
页码：164-167
出版社：National Journal of Community Medicine
摘要：Background: Biomedical waste consists of solids, liquids, sharps, and laboratory waste that are potentially infectious or dangerous and are considered biomedical waste. It must be properly managed and safely disposed. Methodology: Cross-sectional study design, consisting of participant observation and interviews, among 20 health centres of Surat Municipal Corporation area. Results: Our study shows number of bags having inappropriate content was maximum in red bags (50.0%). Among the medical officers and nurse, knowledge regarding proper bag for collection of cotton gauze pieces and empty box is better than all other article. Conclusion: Healthcare waste management should be supported through appropriate education, training and the commitment of the healthcare staff, management and healthcare managers.
关键词：Biomedical waste; Urban health centre; Public Private Partnership; Needle