Organization and workflow management of central sterile supply department of a tertiary care hospital of Haryana

Background: Nosocomial infection cause significant health issues and economic loss to the patients as well as the health care facilities. To combat hospital acquired infections, hospitals need an effective method of disinfection and sterilization which can be taken care by the central sterile supply department (CSSD). The objective of establishing a CSSD is to make reliably sterilized articles available at the required time and place. Aim and objectives were to study the organization and workflow management of CSSD of a tertiary care institution.Methods: This observational study was carried out from February 2018 to April 2018. An observation checklist was used for the purpose of study after obtaining permission from appropriate authorities.Results: CSSD of the institution is centrally located within the hospital premises and has 11 staff members. Linen, cotton, dressings, instruments and trays are sterilized in the CSSD. Sterilization is done by steam sterilization and gas sterilization with a total of seven autoclaves and two ETO machines. Physical, chemical and biological indicators are regularly used during the process of sterilization.Conclusions: CSSD of the institution is contributing its part towards reduction of nosocomial infections. Quality of standards for sterilization and disinfection is maintained.

Design improvement and application of transfer trolley for collection and distribution in central sterile supply department / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To modify the existed transfer trolley for collection and distribution so as to enhance cleaning and disinfection.Methods The existed transfer trolley was added with an intake pipe,a spray nozzle,a drilled divider,a drainage pipe and etc for perfusion rinse,and equipped with auxiliary mechanisms such as a protective support and preserver.Omnidirectional cleaning and disinfection of the trolley were executed by the intake pipe,nozzle and high-pressure irrigation machine.Results The trolley prevented the disinfection solution from spitting,ensured the safety of the staff and environment,and had the qualified rate of disinfection being 100％.Conclusion The modified transfer trolley gains advantages in environmental protection,energy saving and practicability,and thus is worthy promoting clinically.

Design of water supply system for disinfection of surgical instruments in tertiary hospital / 局解手术学杂志

Objective To design a set of supply water processing system for disinfecting surgical instruments in integrated tertiary hospi-tal,and improve the quality of supply water for the instrument disinfection and control the cost of water. Methods Since October 2012,Wa-ter Disinfection Device for instrument in tertiary hospital CSSD was studied. And a system of integrated production and supply the softened wa-ter,level-one reverse osmosis purified water,secondary reverse osmosis pure water was designed,which can realize a steady supply of disinfec-tion water all the day. The equipment cleaning and instrument sterilization equipment running used softened water,final rinse and disinfection of equipment used level-one reverse osmosis water purification,the instrument sterilization with steam pressure for production used secondary reverse osmosis water purification. Results According to the design scheme,the equipment to supply and product water for integrated surgi-cal instruments disinfection was confirmed by processing water with specification,high efficiency and low cost for nearly three years,which sig-nificantly improved the quality of disinfection supply processing of the surgical instrument. Conclusion Only Focus on supply water for sur-gical instruments disinfection in the tertiary hospital,and improve the quality of the equipment disinfection supplies, which could provide se-curity for clinical medical treatment of sterile equipment.

Protective Measures to Occupational Risk Factors of Working Staffs in Central Sterile Supply Department:A Discussion / 中华医院感染学杂志

OBJECTIVE To investigate the occupational risks factors and protective measures for the working staff in the central sterile supply department(CSSD).METHODS Looking back the latest 5 year study,the occupational risks factors were analyzed complehensively and safety measures were proposed.RESULTS Occupational risks factors to the staff in hospital CSSD included accidental injury,chemical disinfectant,ethylene oxide,electronic radiation,noise disturbance,flocci and dust,environment temperature and humidity,and lacking of safety knowledge and consciousness.CONCLUSIONS Strengthening occupational protective consciousness and skill education,standardizing operational process,perfecting preventive regulation,controlling the whole process,improving environment condition,stressing monitoring,and building protective barrier are important to protect working staff in CSSD and will be vital evidence for management.

RFID Information Management Technology Applying in CSSD / 中华医院感染学杂志

OBJECTIVE To build up an integrated,flexible,real-time backward management system for recycling medical appliance.METHODS The radiofrequency identification technique(RFID) information management technology was adopted.RESULTS Exertion of RFID information management technology in Central Sterile Supply Department(CSSD) not only promoted its work more effectively,correctly and feasibly,but also guaranteed the quality of recycling medical appliance.CONCLUSIONS The RFID information management technology applying in CSSD,could control the whole process of managing recycling medical appliance backward completely,and gain the legal witness and humanity management.

Installation, Construction Design and Infection Control of CSSD Equipment / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To study installation, construction design and infection control of CSSD (central sterile supply department)equipment. Methods The merits of advanced CSSD building layout was studied as reference. International advanced disinfection & sterilization equipment was used. The laminar flows of the air in sterile room were purified. All apparatus and articles were controlled by computers. The third zone was equipped with full-automatic cleaning disinfection & sterilization apparatus. Results The quality and index all meet the requirement in construction design and infection control. Conclusion The design meets modern disinfection standards and can control the infection effectively.

Potential Occupational Risk Factors onto CSSD Staff and Corresponding Protective Measures / 中华医院感染学杂志

OBJECTIVE To analyze occupational risk factors onto Central Sterile Supply Department(CSSD) staff caused by actual working conditions and provide correspondingly protective measures.METHODS Take actions,such as circulating the air inside working site,eliminating contamination which brought into by biological and chemical methods,and avoiding physical fatigue etc,which summarized by practical study and analysis on the(various) factors during daily work routine,e.g.physical factor,chemical factor,biological factor and psychological factor.RESULTS All methods mentioned in this article could improve self-protection awareness of CSSD staff and(enhance) the physical condition of staff as well as reduce pollution on environment.CONCLUSIONS For preventing the threats of occupational risk factors,it′s critical to reduce or eliminate the negative factors in CSSD.