DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2022.v10i10.024

Pages: 1728-1731

Background: Healthcare associated infections continue to remain a major challenge in all healthcare settings. Central sterile supply department (CSSD) plays a key role in combating these infections by providing optimum level of sterilization and disinfection. The objective of our study was to study the workflow management of CSSD of a tertiary care institution. Methods: This observational study was carried out from October 2021 to December 2021. Prior permission was obtained from appropriate authority before conducting the study. Results: CSSD of the institution is located in the basement area within the hospital premises with adequate staff. Linen, OT instruments, dressings and trays are sterilized in the CSSD. The CSSD is well equipped with autoclaves, ETO machines and washer disinfector. Being a NABH certified hospital, physical, chemical and biological indicators are used during sterilization process. Conclusion: Quality of standards of CSSD procedures are well maintained and CSSD has immense contribution in maintaining the standards of sterilization in the hospital.