ABSTRACT
Introduction: This is an interventional study since an in-service training to nursing staff has been given, performed in order to assess whether training has a significant impact on knowledge on BMWM. BMWM has become a significant concern for both the medical and general community. Effective management of biomedical waste is not only a legal necessity but also a social responsibility. Objective: To assess the impact of in-service training on the knowledge among the nursing staff working in pre-identified patient care areas of a tertiary healthcare organization in North India. The study was Methods: conducted from April 2017 to April 2018. It was an interventional study. Study sample consists of the Nursing staff working in the Pre identified patient care areas of the institute who are dealing with BMW generation. The study was conducted by using a questionnaire. The data thus obtained was tabulated and interpretation was done by using SPSS 23 software. Results: It included 200 Nursing staff. Majority of study participants belongs to 21 -30 years (61%) age group. More than two third of study participants working in hospital from 1 to 5 years. The result indicated that there was a significant increment in the knowledge score from the pre-assessment to the post-assessment. The mean difference between two was found to be significant (2.3+- 0.41 v/s 2.80+-0.39, P value <0.001). the use of a training model could improve knowledge of regulated biome Conclusion: dical waste management among the staff. Such an improvement could translate into improved performance. The importance of training regarding biomedical waste management cannot be overemphasized, lack of proper and complete knowledge about biomedical waste management impacts practices of appropriate waste disposal