Updated on December 16, 2024 04:02:40 PM
Odisha is one of the states on the eastern coast of India and has enormously improved in the disposal of biomedical wastes from increasing healthcare. With the increasing growth of the healthcare sector due to the start of new hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers, biomedical waste generation has also gone up, which in turn calls for its proper management for the protection of public health and the environment. Inadequate management and disposal of this dangerous waste can have environmental repercussions, such as infections that may result from contact with these wastes and water pollution and destruction of the environment.
To tackle these challenges Odisha is implementing stringent regulatory policy as per the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016, which clearly defines the process of segregation, collection, treatment and disposal of waste. The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) equally has the responsibility to monitor and to provide authorization to the healthcare establishments. However, the state government has also carried out several measures, such as setting up common Biomedical waste treatment facilities and fairly educating the health care professionals through shows. These measures, along with stringent implementation of rules and regulations, have brought positive changes in the Odisha waste management and disposal, thus reducing the risks to human health and environmental impacts.
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:
| Category | Bed Capacity | Annual Fee (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| (a) On-bed capacities of private health care establishments providing service to indoor patients | Up to 5 beds | 500 |
| 6-25 beds | 1000 | |
| 26-50 beds | 2000 | |
| 51-100 beds | 3000 | |
| 101-200 beds | 5000 | |
| 201-500 beds | 10000 | |
| 501 and above | 13000 | |
| Private | 1500 | |
| "Not for profit" and Govt. | 500 | |
| Common biomedical waste treatment facility | 10000 | |
| Transporter of biomedical waste | 7500 | |
| Other biomedical waste handling agencies | 2000 | |
| (d) Research or Educational Institutions / Veterinary Institutions / Forensic Laboratory / Animal Houses | 1000* | |
| (e) All "Not for profit" and government. institutions | 100* | |
| (f) All "Not for profit" and government-bedded Hospitals | 100 | |
| (g) All Veterinary Hospitals | 500 |
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.
The proper management of hazardous biomedical wastes in Odisha has become paramount in the present development of the healthcare sector in retaining public health and the environment. The Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016 lays down the right manner to deal with wastes in the state with OSPCB supervision. Facilities in the healthcare sector need to follow authorization regulations, document, and fee management standards in favor of proper waste disposal. Odisha thus constantly improves its waste management practice through common biomedical waste treatment facilities and practices as well as education programs for a better environment for all.
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Prudent management controls the spread of diseases, decreases pollution of the environment, ensures compliance with set laws on environment and disposal, decreases the likelihood of the occurrence of risks in the working environment, and provides chances of decreased expenses through lesser generation of wastes and their proper handling.
Besides, in Form II, the healthcare facilities must enclose the mandatory documents and fees to the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB). The application is then assessed, and if found compliant, the authorization is granted.
Documents include a requisition letter, proof of possession, company documents, site layout and schematic diagrams of the facility, and details of the manufacturing process, including water and wastewater balances and consent fees under the Water and Air Acts.
The validity of authorization will depend on the classification of the healthcare facility. The facility in the red category has a validity of 5 years, while that in the orange category has a validity of 10 years. Bedded facilities are approved by default; non-bedded facilities get approval once, and if there is a change of activity, they require renewal.
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