Bio Medical Waste Management

Health care institutions are the essential part of our life nowadays, but the bio medical waste generated in these institutions can be hazardous. So, the proper disposal of these toxic wastes is vital because improper disposal can lead to the disease transmission. This study was undertaken to assess the knowledge of the B.Sc. (H) nursing students of AIIMS, Rishikesh. It was found that the 89% of the students had the average knowledge, 8% had the good knowledge and 4% had the poor knowledge about the bio medical waste management. Study concluded that although most of the students had the knowledge of BMW and its management but regular training or the reinforcement of the bio medical waste management practices is required for the students.