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What is the purpose of posters/placards in bio-medical waste segregation?
What is the purpose of posters/placards in bio-medical waste segregation?
To provide guidelines for bio-medical waste segregation in all the wards as well as in waste storage areas.
What is the significance of color-coded bins/containers and bags in biomedical waste management?
What is the significance of color-coded bins/containers and bags in biomedical waste management?
To ensure proper segregation of biomedical waste at the point of generation.
What is the primary location where biomedical waste should be segregated, and who is responsible for it?
What is the primary location where biomedical waste should be segregated, and who is responsible for it?
The point of generation, which is the location where wastes initially generate, accumulate and is under the control of doctor/nursing staff etc. who is providing treatment to the patient and in the process generating bio-medical waste.
What is the purpose of pre-treatment of laboratory and highly infectious waste?
What is the purpose of pre-treatment of laboratory and highly infectious waste?
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What is the final step in the management of biomedical waste?
What is the final step in the management of biomedical waste?
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What is the mandatory label required at the entrance of a healthcare facility's central waste collection area?
What is the mandatory label required at the entrance of a healthcare facility's central waste collection area?
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What is the primary step in the management of biomedical waste?
What is the primary step in the management of biomedical waste?
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What is the primary purpose of maintaining a record of waste generated and handed over to authorized recyclers?
What is the primary purpose of maintaining a record of waste generated and handed over to authorized recyclers?
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What measure should healthcare facilities take to prevent stray animals from entering the premises?
What measure should healthcare facilities take to prevent stray animals from entering the premises?
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Why is it essential to engage a pest control agency for regular pest control measures in the central storage area?
Why is it essential to engage a pest control agency for regular pest control measures in the central storage area?
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What type of facilities must have a captive treatment and disposal system for biomedical waste?
What type of facilities must have a captive treatment and disposal system for biomedical waste?
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According to the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016, what is the significance of segregating biomedical waste from general waste?
According to the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016, what is the significance of segregating biomedical waste from general waste?
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What is the primary responsibility of Health Care Facilities in bio-medical waste management, according to the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016?
What is the primary responsibility of Health Care Facilities in bio-medical waste management, according to the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016?
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Which rules regulate the disposal of used batteries in health care facilities?
Which rules regulate the disposal of used batteries in health care facilities?
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What category of waste includes discarded medicines and is regulated by the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016?
What category of waste includes discarded medicines and is regulated by the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016?
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Under which act are radio-active wastes regulated in health care facilities?
Under which act are radio-active wastes regulated in health care facilities?
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What is the primary goal of segregating bio-medical waste in health care facilities?
What is the primary goal of segregating bio-medical waste in health care facilities?
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Which rules regulate the management of chemical waste and chemical liquid waste in health care facilities?
Which rules regulate the management of chemical waste and chemical liquid waste in health care facilities?
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