CSSD

Sterilization is crucial to prevent infections in hospitals by eliminating microorganisms. The Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) is responsible for sterilizing medical devices, instruments, and linen. It involves cleaning, disinfecting, packing, and sterilization of reusable items. The CSSD infrastructure includes spaces for dirty receipt, washing, packing, sterilization, storage, and distribution. Ideally located near the main user areas like operation theatres and intensive care units, CSSD is divided into zones, such as receiving, decontamination, packing, sterilization, and clean storage zones, ensuring proper sterilization and distribution of materials.