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Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) Quiz

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What are the main responsibilities of CSSD?

Receiving, storing, processing, distributing, and controlling professional supplies and equipment.

What does CSSD stand for?

Central Sterile Supply Department

Who coined the concept of sepsis?

Lister and Koch

When was the first CSSD established in India?

1965 Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first to apply the science of Germ Theory to surgery?

Joseph Lister Signup and view all the answers

Who discovered the Tubercle Bacillus?

Heinrich Hermann Robert Koch Signup and view all the answers

What did Robert Koch announce on March 24, 1882?

discovery of the cause of tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended size per bed for the CSSD?

7 to 10 sqft Signup and view all the answers

What are the four zones that a CSSD should have for a smooth workflow?

unclear and washing area, assembly and packing area, sterilization area, sterile area Signup and view all the answers

What is the general design concept for CSSD?

Physical separation between soiled, clean, and sterile zone; minimizing the risk of cross-infection spread by staff Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective and function of providing sterilized material in CSSD?

To avoid duplication of costly equipment Signup and view all the answers

Where should the CSSD be located?

Close to operation theatres, Accident and Emergency department, and wards Signup and view all the answers

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CSSD Overview

CSSD stands for Central Sterile Supply Department
Main responsibilities of CSSD include providing sterilized material to healthcare facilities

History of CSSD

First CSSD established in India: no specific date mentioned
Concept of sepsis coined by: unknown
Application of Germ Theory to surgery by: Louis Pasteur
Discovery of Tubercle Bacillus by: Robert Koch
Announcement by Robert Koch on March 24, 1882: discovery of Tubercle Bacillus

Design and Layout of CSSD

Recommended size per bed for CSSD: not specified
Four zones for smooth workflow in CSSD:
- Dirty area (receiving and cleaning)
- Decontamination area
- Clean area (packing and sterilization)
- Sterile storage area
General design concept for CSSD: functional and efficient workflow with separate areas for each stage of sterilization process

Objectives and Function of CSSD

Objective: provide sterilized material to healthcare facilities
Function: sterilize, package, and distribute medical supplies to prevent hospital-acquired infections

Location of CSSD

Ideally located near the operating theater for easy access and efficient supply of sterilized materials

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Test your knowledge about the responsibilities and processes of the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) in hospitals, including receiving, storing, processing, and distributing professional supplies and equipment.