measure suggested for drainage and sewerage in environmental
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Poor sanitation is known to increase the risk of morbidity and mortality. One of the most important components of sanitation is excreta and waste water disposal. Improper disposal of biodegradable waste can spread diseases and pollute the environment. Hospitals should plan for drainage and sewage system for safe disposal of sewage and avoid any stagnancy of water.
General guidelines for drainage and sewage system
Drainage system should be closed i.e. no open drains in the hospital premises
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All the open drains should be properly covered
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Diseases & disorders
Gradients of the drainage system should be conductive for maintaining the flow of water
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Regular cleaning (preferably once in week) of the drains needs to be carried out, as per cleaning schedule of the hospital
All the drains should be periodically checked for any blockage
Sanitation and Hygiene
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The drainage and sewage system of the hospital should be connected with municipal sewage and drainage system
In the absence of connectivity with municipal drainage and sewage system, hospitals need to have their own sewage management system in place within the premises.
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