Waste Management System, Actions to be Taken for a Better System

Abstract

Hospital Waste Management is such a burning and planning issue in this country that an emergent and practical plan is needed. Mayo Hospital, a premier institution was established in 1870 in this area of the city which has become congested and thickly populated. This hospital is facing a number of environment problems, some of which are about disposal of hospital waste. It has been tried to analyse present situation and give measures which have been taken and are in practice in this hospital. An action plan for the disposal of hospital waste has been outlined. It has been tried to emphasize that waste management system, like other managerial practices, is a co-ordinated effort. A co-operation and liaison with authorities like Metropolitan, Police, Health and District Administration is required to achieve the set objectives. It is our duty to provide facilities for medical care as well as a healthy environment to the patients. It is hoped this work will help in understanding hospital waste problems and education of the staff in this hospital. The hospital waste management system will be a step towards a better system.