DSSSB 12 August 2024: According to the BMW Rules, 2016, the infected disease materials should be discarded in:

DSSSB 12 August 2024

Applied Microbiology & Infection control

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Appeared in: DSSSB 12 August 2024

Explanation

According to the BMW Rules, 2016, the yellow bag is designated for several categories of infectious waste.
This includes 'Soiled Waste,' which are items contaminated with blood and body fluids, a common form of 'infected disease materials'.
It also includes 'Microbiology, biotechnology and other clinical laboratory waste' such as laboratory cultures and specimens of microorganisms.
Therefore, materials from infected diseases are correctly placed in the yellow bag for safe disposal, typically via incineration.

Option B: The blue bag (or more commonly, a blue-marked cardboard box) is specifically designated for broken or discarded glassware and metallic body implants.
Option C: The black bag is used for general, non-infectious waste, which is treated as municipal solid waste. Mixing infectious material in it poses a significant risk to public health and sanitation workers.
Option D: The red bag is for contaminated but recyclable plastic waste. While these items are contaminated, they are destined for sterilization (autoclaving) and recycling, not incineration.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: Knowing Biomedical Waste (BMW) Segregation as per 2016 Rules helps nurses interpret findings accurately and avoid errors in routine assessment, medication administration, and patient teaching.
Proper segregation of biomedical waste at the point of generation is a fundamental responsibility of all healthcare workers, including nurses, to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
Incorrect disposal can lead to serious occupational hazards for waste handlers and sanitation staff, exposing them to infectious agents like HIV and Hepatitis B/C through needle-stick injuries or direct contact.
Adherence to BMW rules is a legal requirement in India, and non-compliance can result in penalties for the healthcare facility.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key terms in the question: 'BMW Rules, 2016' and 'infected disease materials'.
This is a factual recall question that tests your knowledge of a standard protocol.
Mentally review the color-coding system for biomedical waste segregation.
Categorize 'infected disease materials'. This includes items soiled with blood/body fluids, and waste from microbiology labs.
Match this waste category to the correct color. Highly infectious waste, anatomical waste, and soiled waste belong in the yellow bag.
Confirm that the other colored bags are used for different types of waste (red for plastics, blue for glass, black for general) to validate your choice.

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