3. Best Practices
The module will focus on:
i) Best practices of bio-medical waste management at a healthcare facility: A case study
Max Smart Healthcare Hospital is a leading multi-specialty hospital located in Press Enclave, Saket, New Delhi, India. As a responsible healthcare provider, Max is committed to maintaining the highest standards of bio-medical waste management, in compliance with the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016. The hospital has implemented a comprehensive waste management system, encompassing proper handling, recording waste generation data, general cleanliness and housekeeping, developing and circulating IEC material, display of bio-medical waste posters in the corridors, pest control measures and forming infection control committee. The facility has appointed Biotic Waste Solution Pvt Ltd for collection of biomedical waste from the common bio-medical waste storage area of the facility for further treatment and mitigating adverse impact on the workers of the facility as well as environment.