IMPACT OF TRAINING ON BIO-MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN A RURAL HOSPITAL OF TAMILNADU, SOUTH INDIA

Inadequate and inappropriate knowledge of handling of healthcare waste may have serious health consequences and a significant impact on the environment as well. Aim: To assess the impact of intervention on the knowledge of health care workers regarding bio-medical waste management. Materials and methods: A hospital based intervention study was carried out from January 2022 to December 2022 in Government Thiruvarur Medical College and Hospital, Thiruvarur, Tamilnadu among healthcare workers. Pretested, pre-designed performa was used for data collection. Impact of training was assessed on 3rd and 9th month after training. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS 17. Result. Out of 155, 82 (52.9%) were nursing staff, 34 (21.9%) were paramedical staff & 39 (25.1%) were group-D workers. Almost half of 76 (49%) HCWs were in the age group of 26 to 30 years. Knowledge of HCWs was increased from 66.7% to 86.7 % at 3 month which was decreased to 80 % at 9 month this suggests a regular training of HCWs for their and patient safety. Conclusion: The training session significantly improved the HCWs\\\' knowledge, attitude and implementation of biomedical waste management. The need of comprehensive training programs at frequent intervals regarding BMW management is highly recommended to all hospital staff.