The document outlines the workflow of the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) in hospitals, emphasizing its role in preventing Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI) through effective disinfection and sterilization of medical instruments.

Along with the infrastructural design of the CSSD and mechanized laundry, the process flow of the two areas are equally important. The subsequent section covers the process flow and activities in terms of receiving, decontamination, sterilization and issuing of linen and equipment in respective sub-areas of CSSD and Laundry.

General workflow for CSSD items is as follows: 5.8.1.1. Receiving, sorting, washing, heat disinfection and drying. 5.8.1.2.

Dec 7, 2021 · The workflow in a Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) involves a series of systematic steps to ensure the proper cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of medical instruments and equipment.

Workflow ranges from receipt, cleaning, sorting, packing, sterilization and storage of articles. Steam sterilization and gas sterilization is performed by a total of seven autoclaves and 2 ETO machines.

Cleaning agents remove organic, inorganic and microbial contaminants. No single compound has all the properties that are required to remove all fractions of soil deposits. The first step in cleaning is the use of surfactants or surface active agents to reduce surface tension, which assists in soil being held in the cleaning solution.

Feb 28, 2019 · I. INTRODUCTION perations and the major process which takes place over there is the Instruments flow from the OT [Operation Theatre] to CSSD [Central Sterile Supply Department] for the sterilization process and Vice versa. This study helps us to understand the activities in the flow of instrument towards sterilization and t

The document outlines the objectives, functions, design, planning, layout, workflow and expectations of a Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD). The CSSD aims to provide sterilized medical materials from a centralized location using controlled sterilization practices to reduce hospital infections.

Oct 14, 2024 · The CSSD plays a fundamental role in infection control within hospitals. By adhering to stringent sterilization protocols and ensuring that all medical instruments are free from contamination, CSSD helps reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections.