Central Sterile Supply Departments (CSSD) Outline - PDF

Outline • Introduction • History and advancment of the CSSD • The Role of central sterile supply officers in preventing Infection • Why Infection is a concern in CSSD? • CDC Top HAI Causing Pathogens • The Chain of infection • The basic Principles Of Asepsis • Personal Hygiene and Att...

Outline • Introduction • History and advancment of the CSSD • The Role of central sterile supply officers in preventing Infection • Why Infection is a concern in CSSD? • CDC Top HAI Causing Pathogens • The Chain of infection • The basic Principles Of Asepsis • Personal Hygiene and Attire • Managing the Central Sterile Supply Department’ Environment The basic Principles Of Asepsis • The principles of asepsis in infection prevention are based on the knowledge of the nature and characteristics of the microorganisms and their ability in producing the disease. This includes the microorganism’s method of transmission within the healthcare environment. • 37. What is the primary purpose of establishing central sterile supply departments (CSSD) in hospitals? • Choices • A) To offer specialized training programs for hospital staff • B) To ensure proper aseptic technique and reprocessing of medical devices • C) To centralize administrative tasks in hospitals • D) To provide additional storage space for medical supplies The basic Principles Of Asepsis • In general, there are two types of Aseptic Technique: Medical Asepsis Surgical Asepsis Known as Clean technique Known as Sterile technique Procedures carried out to reduce the number of the mircrorganism Procedures carried out to Eliminate the presents of all the microrgansim Exaple: Hand Hygiene and decontamination of equipment Example: Steralization of Surgical Instruments • • 6. "Surgical asepsis" mainly involves which type of measures? • Choices • A) "Preventive measures for post-surgery complications" • B) "General cleanliness measures during surgeries" • C) "Strict sterility measures to prevent infection during surgical procedures" • D) "Loose sterility measures to prevent minor infections" The basic Principles Of Asepsis 1- know what is dirty 2- know what is clean 3- know what is sterile 4- keep the three conditions separate 5- Remedy contamination immediately The basic Principles Of Asepsis 1- know what is dirty e.g. Opend surgical instruments e.g. Used suction machine The basic Principles Of Asepsis 2- know what is clean Manual/ Mechanical cleaning removes soil and most of the microorgnism cleanliness is the basis of the aseptic technique e.g. any times clean via manual or mechanical washing The basic Principles Of Asepsis 3- know what is sterile Sterility is defined as the absence of all microbes E.g. Steam Sterilization or Low Temperature Sterilization The basic Principles Of Asepsis 4- keep the three conditions separate Must Separate the dirty, clean and sterile e.g. DeRind Layout of the CSSD The basic Principles Of Asepsis 5- Remedy contamination immediately If layout not defind must be corrected immediately If dirty, clean and sterile items are mixed the situation must be corrected immediately • 8. What is the primary concern addressed by principles of asepsis in infection prevention? • Choices • A) Promoting antibiotic resistance among pathogens • B) Enhancing the growth of beneficial microorganisms • C) Reducing the number of microorganisms within healthcare settings • D) Preventing viral transmission through air • 18. What is the focus of understanding basic Principles Of Asepsis? • Choices • A) To study the history of aseptic techniques in surgery • B) To learn about traditional healing practices • C) To understand how to maintain a sterile environment during medical procedures • D) To explore alternative medicine approaches • • What is the primary concern addressed by principles of asepsis in infection prevention? • Choices • A) Avoiding any hospital readmission due to infection • B) Preventing healthcare workers from catching infections • C) Reducing the transmission of infectious agents • D) Eliminating all microorganisms from the environment