Updated on December 16, 2024 04:02:40 PM
Uttarakhand is a northern Indian state with picturesque terrain, a rich biosphere, and a burgeoning health care industry that deals with biomedical waste's management issues. This is due to the expansion of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities that have spread across the state, consequently leading to a generation of biomedical waste, which is very dangerous if not disposed of properly. Proper treatment of this dangerous waste is possible to stop diseases, water pollution, and deterioration of natural environments in the specified area. The legal regulation of biomedical waste management law is done through the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016, which outline appropriate procedures for segregating, collecting, treating, and disposing of biomedical waste.
However, some problems like inadequate infrastructure, lack of knowledge, and wrong management of wastes are still observed in some remote areas, hilly regions and burned areas. To act counter to these problems, there are several measures implemented in Uttarakhand, such as establishment of CBWTFs, strengthening of supervision and increased awareness sessions for medical personnel. These initiatives seek to enhance implementation of the laws and standards so as to protect the people’s health, besides preserving the planet for later generations. Thus, further development of the state also requires biomedical waste management in order to sustain both the environment and citizens’ health.
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:
| 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.
The present research therefore focuses on establishing the scope of Biomedical waste generated in the state of Uttarakhand and its management, bearing in mind the prevailing public health, environmental, and legal requirements. There are the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016 that describe the guidelines of collecting, segregating, treating, and disposing of mono-hazardous biomedical waste. The process to obtain authorization includes a lot of documentation, submission of the application before the Pollution Control Committee and verification thereof. Management also must maintain the organization's health risks, environmental pollution, cost, and legal aspects in health care facilities in the Committee.
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Disposal of biomedical wastes in Uttarakhand is done as per Biomedical Waste Management Rules 2016. These rules require healthcare organs to sort, accumulate, process, and discharge waste in a way that does not pollute the environment or pose a threat to human health.
The process in order to obtain consent involves filling out an application form and including supporting documents that have to be forwarded to the Pollution Control Committee of Uttarakhand. The concerned application is considered, and a field verification is done before the authorization is given.
The documents that are normally submitted include a requisition letter, proof that the client possesses the land, documents showing the legal structure of the company, a Memorandum of Articles or partnership deed, a layout plan, water balances and wastewaters, and a consent fee under the Water & Air Act.
It depends on the type of healthcare facility they belong to. For instance, category Red has a validity of 5 years, and category Orange has 10 years of validity. Healthcare facilities with beds are automatically, while other facilities require only one authorization.
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