good work practice

1. EVERCARE HOSPITAL LAHORE
JUNAID WARIS
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
WORK FLOW OF CSSD

2. WHAT IS CSSD
?
CSSD is abbreviated by Central Sterile Supply department
.
Reusable items must be thoroughly cleaned, inspected, disinfected and Sterilized before
they can be used to treat other patients. The Department in a healthcare facility which is
responsible for these reprocessing activities
.

3. WORK FLOW OF CSSD
•
A one way flow of materials from the soiled area to the clean processing area
and on to the sterile storage area is required
.
Soiled
Area
Clean
Processing
Area
Sterile Storage
Area

4. SOILED AREA / DECONTAMINATION AREA

Received Instruments from OR, others departments &
Loaned Instruments
.

Count and Documentation properly
.

Dismantle / Disassemble

Manual Cleaning

Place in washer disinfector and run program according
to manufacturer recommendations
.

Washer decontaminator is responsible for disinfection
.

5. WHAT IS DECONTAMINATION/DISINFECTION
?
To make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious
organisms or other harmful substances to an acceptable level
.
There are three main types of disinfection
Disinfection
Thermal
By using Heat
Chemical
By using
disinfectant
Solution
Ultraviolet
By Using UV
light

6. CLEAN PACKING AREA
After items are safe for handling, they are
delivered to the prep and pack area of
CSSD
.
Each item should be carefully inspected for
cleanliness, proper function and possible
defects
.
Instruments and other devices should be
inspected, packaged and labeled in
preparation for sterilization
.