Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Biomedical Waste Management among Healthcare Workers in a Tertiary Care Centre, Southern India

Dr. Santhya ST, Dr. Sujitha M, Dr. Bhaskaran K

Abstract: Biomedical waste (BMW) is any waste produced during the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human or animal research activities pertaining thereto or in the production or testing of biological or in health camps. It follows the cradle to grave approach which is characterization, quantification, segregation, storage, transport, and treatment.

Keywords: Biomedical Waste Management