Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)
The Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) in Yenepoya Hospital Deralakatte Mangalore is vital department of the hospital's infrastructure. It is responsible for ensuring that all medical instruments, equipment, and materials are properly sterilized and maintained to prevent the spread of infection.
Objectives
- To supply the sterile instruments and other sterile items
- To control to prevent cross infection or prevent spread of infection according to infection control policies
The CSSD at Yenepoya Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and staffed by highly trained personnel who follow strict guidelines and protocols for cleaning, sterilizing, and storing medical equipment. They ensure that all instruments are properly tracked and accounted for, and that they are available for use whenever they are needed.
All the staffs in CSSD are well trained to operate the machines, preparing the various sterile sets, loading unloading from the sterilizer and storing of sterile items and dispatching the items. The CSSD at Yenepoya Hospital plays a critical role in ensuring patient safety and preventing the spread of infections. By maintaining a clean and sterile environment and using the latest techniques and equipment, they help to minimize the risk of infection and keep patients safe during their hospital stay.
