Question

Role of nurse in biomedical waste management ppt

Answer 1

The most important role that a Nurse plays in the disposal of biomedical waste is in sorting or segregation.

i) A nurse or any other health care profession is to ensure that the right waste goes into the right dustbin or container. 

For Example:

- Sharp objects to be put into the sharps container.
- Cytotoxic wastes placed in the purple bins
 - Blood stain wastes put in the red bin

.....and  so on. This segragation of wastes ensures proper disposal of the biomedical wastes.

ii) A second role for a nurse or any other health care practitioner regarding proper biomedical  waste management is advocating for better policies regarding biomedical waste management and participating in the formulation of such polcies.

Answer 2

Explanation:

biomedical waste management in gnm 1st year