DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (H.M.) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Fourth Semester
HOSPITAL HAZARDS MANAGEMENT
(Upto 2012-2013 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Define hazard. Explain the meaning of 'hospital hazard'.
2. List out and describe different physical hazards which
can occur in hospitals.
3. State the principles of hospital hazards management.
4. Enumerate the causative agents for common nosocomial
infections.
5. Describe the monitoring and controlling mechanism of
cross-infections in hospitals.
6. What do you mean by biomedical waste? Classify
biomedical wastes.
7. Illustrate the technologies used for human excreta
disposal.
8. Explain different types of medical insurance policies
offered by insurance companies in India.
Sub. Code
42
DE-2634
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SP 5
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Describe the measures that can be taken to prevent
hospital hazards.
10. Discuss the causes and consequences of hospital hazards.
11. Demonstrate the role of central sterile supply department
in preventing hospital related infections.
12. Describe the procedure for disposal of biomedical waste
products.
13. What is incineration? Explain its importance in
biomedical waste management.
14. What is swage waste? Describe the procedure of
decomposing organic matter.
15. Give a brief note on the payment terms and conditions of
health insurance policies of ICICI Lombard Insurance
Company.