By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Aug 21: In a new initiative aimed to improve healthcare standards, nearly 400 healthcare workers will be trained under a specialised skill-based Biomedical Waste Management (BWM) course, launched by NEHU’s Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) in partnership with Meghalayan Medical Drugs and Services Limited (MMDSL).
The programme commenced on August 19 with an inaugural event at NEHU.
The week-long BWM certificate course, scheduled from August 19 to 23, aims to train the healthcare workers from government healthcare facilities across the state.
Over the next 18 months, participants will undergo training in batches, focusing on enhancing their skills and knowledge in managing hospital waste, which is crucial for maintaining a safe and clean healthcare environment.
Director of the Directorate of Health Services (MI) Dr FV Kharshiing, who served as the chief guest at the inaugural programme, emphasised on the importance of skill-based training, highlighting the urgent need to properly orient healthcare workers in handling hospital waste. She commended the collaborative efforts of the state government and MMDSL in leading this initiative.
The course curriculum, as outlined by Dr Dinesh Bhatia, the Course Coordinator at NEHU, includes over 50% practical sessions and demonstrations, providing hands-on experience in waste management techniques. Dr Bhatia expressed his appreciation for the partnership with the state government and MMDSL, recognising the programme’s potential to significantly enhance the capacity of paramedical staff in managing healthcare facilities effectively.
During the event, a comprehensive 200-page manual on Biomedical Waste Management was released and distributed to participants, providing them with a valuable resource for their ongoing education and practice.
