Bhadran's point of generation segregation theory for behavioral precision in biomedical waste management.

ABSTRACT: Biomedical waste (BMW) mis-segregation remains a persistent global challenge, threatening infection control, occupational safety, and environmental sustainability. Recognizing that waste segregation is ultimately a behavioral act, this study conceptually introduces Bhadran's Point-of-Generation Segregation Theory (PGST)-a proposed hybrid behavioral-systems model designed to measure, benchmark, and improve BMW management. To conceptualize and operationalize a framework that links micro-level staff behaviors to institutional waste outcomes and global performance classification. Methodology: PGST integrates six constructs - Segregation Accuracy, Occupational Hazard Risk, Environmental Contamination Potential, Irreversible Contamination Index, Segregation Compliance Behavior, and Training Effe

SUBMITTER: Bhadran RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12820305 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature