Preventing Infections and Improving Occupational Safety Among the Healthcare Workers Through Intensive Healthcare Waste Management Training in a Developing Country

Standard healthcare waste management is an essential element for strengthening infection prevention and control programs and controlling healthcare associated infections. Improper handling of sharps and infectious wastes pose serious risk of occupational transmission of hepatitis B, C, Human Immune-...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2016-06, Vol.44 (6), p.S23-S23
Main Authors: Ara, Lutfe, MSc, Vashkar, Shaikh Mahmud Kamal, Mowla, S.M. Niaz, MBBS, MPH, Hossain, Md Delwar, Mondal, Utpal Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Compliance
Developing countries
Infection Control
Infectious Disease
LDCs
Medical personnel
Occupational safety
Waste disposal
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Summary:Standard healthcare waste management is an essential element for strengthening infection prevention and control programs and controlling healthcare associated infections. Improper handling of sharps and infectious wastes pose serious risk of occupational transmission of hepatitis B, C, Human Immune-deficiency Virus and other infections. This study was conducted to improve competency of the Healthcare Workers (HCWs) and assess their compliance to standard healthcare waste management for promoting wellness, preventing illness and building safer world.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2016.04.198