Development of quality indicators for sterilization practices of the central sterile supply department.
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-42186
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To develop quality indicators for assessing the performance of central sterile supply department. (CSSD). MATERIAL ANDMETHOD:
Quality indicators for sterilization in CSSD were searched by literature review and by current situation analysis by 79 infection control nurses (ICNs) and 83 heads of CSSD. Quality indicators were drafted and subsequently validated by 5 experts. The feasibility and applicability of the quality indicators were tested in 37 ICNs and 34 heads of CSSD. The quality indicators were finally refined by a forum of 5 experts and 5 representatives from CSSD.RESULTS:
A total of 30 quality indicators were developed. These include 9 indicators for structure, 12 for process and 9 for output of CSSD. The quality indicators were deemed appropriate for the assessment of the quality of CSSD in Thailand.CONCLUSION:
Thirty indicators were developed for assessing the quality of CSSD.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Thailand
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Humans
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Central Supply, Hospital
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Sterilization
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Feasibility Studies
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Infection Control Practitioners
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Program Development
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Process Assessment, Health Care
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Quality Indicators, Health Care
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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