Biomedical Waste Management in A Cancer Hospital of Hyderabad (2023)
Ms Purnima Narayan, Ms Mounika Siripuram
JCR. 2023: 204-210
Abstract
Hospital waste, also known as healthcare waste is the waste generated in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, laboratories, and research centres. It includes materials that are infectious and hazardous. Hence hospitals must prioritize the proper disposal. It is much more crucial in cancer hospitals due to the nature of waste generated and the potential risks associated with it. Cancer patients often have compromised immune systems, making them more susceptible to infections
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