Updated on December 16, 2024 04:02:39 PM
Chhattisgarh is one of the centrally located states in India, having a very fast-developing health care sector even though it generates a huge biomedical waste daily. Due to the dangers that are associated with health and the environment in case of improper handling and disposal of this waste, proper management of it warrants to be done. Healthcare waste comprises potentially infectious items, for example, used injection devices, bandages, and medical drugs, among others; if not properly disposed of, it can be dangerous. These are factors that the state has considered in regulating the industry and put in place very intense and effective regulatory measures to ensure they are handled.
The Biomedical Waste Management Rules 2016 along with proper guidelines in respect of segregation, collection, treatment, and disposal of such waste have been formulated and implemented by the government. The Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB) has been acting as a regulating agency pertaining to these regulations. Further, the state has set up CBWTFs for the treatment of biomedical waste and to ensure that the waste is processed only in these facilities and not at the source. Other activities, such as awareness programs and training activities, are carried out in order to make the healthcare facilities aware of how waste should be managed. Thus, the measures that are applied by Chhattisgarh will help to decrease the health hazards, minimize pollution of the environment, and provide people with clean and safe lives.
Biomedical waste (BMW) refers to all kinds of waste produced in the diagnosis or treatment of diseases affecting human beings or animals, in the process of vaccination, or in conducting research activities. This waste is pathogenic and toxic; it may cause harm to the health of those who will come into contact with it in case it is not well disposed of. These include used syringes, needles, bandages, human tissues, organs, body fluids, pharmaceutical products, chemicals, and discarded medical equipment.
This biomedical waste, if not disposed of properly, can cause the spread of diseases, pollute water and soil resources, and also expose people to hazardous chemicals. Due to such risks associated with biomedical wastes, standards and protocols have been followed for handling and disposal of these wastes, including segregation, collection, storage, transportation, and disposal. For example, in India, the BioMedical Waste Management Rules, 2016 have given clear guidelines to the healthcare facility to follow the biomedical waste management and disposal system.
Biomedical waste management requires segregation at the source, using containers of different colors depending on the waste, and then disposal through incineration. autoclaving, or microwaving depending on the waste in question. Applied management not only involves safeguarding people's health but also preserving the environment, thus making the environment safer and cleaner.
The following are the benefits of proper biomedical waste management, which is considered essential:
As per the provisions of the applicable law, it is mandatory that no person can collect, store, treat, dispose of, or handle Biomedical waste in any form without prior written permission from the PCC.
The first step in obtaining biomedical waste management authorization is to gather all the necessary documents. These include a detailed plan of layout of the facility, documents of proof of ownership or lease, a list of the equipment used in waste management, and others.
For the production of biomedical waste, the occupier must fill out Form II as per the Biomedical Waste Rules along with the prescribed processing fees in the form of a demand draft to the Member Secretary of the concerned Pollution Control Committee (PCC) of the state before the start of any work.
The PCC does the field-level check and review of the application, and then the biomedical waste authorization is issued.
PCC provides biomedical waste authorization to bedded HCFs and non-bedded facilities after satisfying the requirement of the legislation.
The documents required for obtaining biomedical waste authorization typically include:
Granting Authorization under biomedical Waste Management Rule, 2016
| S no. | Conditions | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | HCFs/Clinics which are non-bedded | ₹5000/- One Time |
| 2. | Pathological laboratories, and blood banks | ₹1000/- per annum |
| 3. | Veterinary-Institutions, Dispensaries and Animal houses | ₹1000/- per annum |
| 4. | Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Health Care Establishments | ₹1000/- per annum up to 4 beds and additional ₹100 per bed per annum from fifth bed onwards. |
| 5. | Operator of the Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility | ₹10, 000/- per annum |
| 6. | Collection, Packaging and Transporter of Biomedical waste | ₹7, 500/- per annum |
Note: Professional Fees to obtain Biomedical Waste Management Authorization in ₹25,000 (only with Professional Utilities)
Biomedical waste management authorization in India is contentious based on the categorization of the healthcare facility (HCF) and bedded or non-bedded status:
The authorization to be made for the HCF is lost if there are any alterations in the activities of the HCF. The prescribed authority has 90 days to counter the application, and in the absence of such a response, the authorization is deemed to have been granted.
Biomedical waste management is important to promoting health and a safe environment since the state continues to expand its health facilities. The rules and regulations, including the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016 and addressing the Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facilities (CBWTFs), have been followed in the Chhattisgarh state appropriately to manage and treat the hazardous wastes. Adherence also preserves the lives of the public, the environment, health care plans, and institutions from the legal consequences and losses. They include such steps as document preparation, submission of the application, and approval by the Pollution Control Committee. With strong processes being put in place, Chhattisgarh will strive to raise the efficiency of waste management and create a safer environment.
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There is a great need to institute an effective biomedical waste management system in Chhattisgarh because of the increasing health care facilities in the state. On the same note, proper management of this waste prevents health risks to the public, pollutes the environment least, and minimizes legal liabilities for the healthcare organizations together with costs for noncompliance.
The key regulations include Biomedical Waste Management Rules 2016 that offer direction on how to sort, pick up, treat, and dispose of the biomedical waste. The following regulations have been established regarding the above-mentioned industrial activities, and the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB) monitors and implements them.
For authorization, the facilities need to compile the particular documents, fill out the application form with necessary fees, and submit it to the Pollution Control Committee (PCC) and get verified. The PCC also gives the authorization in consideration of all the requirements having been necessary authorizations.
The time periods for the validity of the Authorizations depend on the type of healthcare facility. Consequently, the red category HCFs are valid for five years, while the orange category HCFs for ten years. The HCFs that are bedded are automatically authorized, whereas the HCFs which are not bedded are authorized only once. It is pointed out that the authorization may be lost with the facility's activities if there are changes in these activities.
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