The role of sterile services department in preventing infection

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Fudim Michael

Assuta Rishon Medical Center, Israel

: J Nurs Patient Care

Abstract

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Every healthcare organization faces many risks for transmission of infection, and may experience difficulties in setting priorities. A risk assessment process can assist in setting priorities and in establishing engagement and support from key stakeholders. The result can be a highly effective infection prevention and control program. In addition, the use of a progress report can be helpful for tracking activities on an on-going basis, and for organizing and facilitating achievement of critical goals. This lecture will demonstrate the process of conducting a risk assessment, with a focus on strategies for success. A progress report will also be utilized for showing how to document and track accomplishments. Participants will have the opportunity to see practical applications of these concepts. Central sterile supply department (CSSD) is in charge of the supply of sterile medical instruments for all departments, which is a key department of preventing hospital-associated infection. It is important to assess the work quality of CSSD personnel to ensure implementation of accurate and appropriate sterilization technique.

Biography

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Fudim Michael has the expertise in evaluation and passion in improving the healthcare. He works as CSSD manager in private medical center. He has made a lot of changes in processes and flow of medical devices from all wards of medical center.

E-mail: michelpu@assuta.co.il