CSSD at SP Medifort Hospital

Invisible Hands Behind Every Safe Surgery - Precision Sterilization for Infection-Free Healing.

Overview

The Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) at SP Medifort Hospital is the silent powerhouse that ensures every surgical instrument and critical medical device used across the hospital is 100% sterile and safe. Our facility adheres to stringent protocols and is equipped with modern sterilization technology to maintain the highest standards of hygiene and infection control. Recognized as one of the most efficient hospital sterilization units in Trivandrum, our CSSD team ensures the safety of patients and healthcare staff around the clock, every day.

What the Service Includes

Collection, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instruments

Sterilization of linens, dressing materials, endoscopes, and OT consumables

High-temperature steam sterilization (Autoclaving)

Low-temperature plasma & ETO sterilization

Packing, labelling, and traceability of all sterile items

Supply of sterile trays to OTs, ICUs, wards, and procedure rooms

Routine validation and monitoring of sterilization cycles

Support for infection control during outbreaks and emergencies

Who Performs the Service?

CSSD Technicians & OT nurses trained in sterile processing & monitoring

Sterilization Supervisors ensure protocol compliance

Biomedical Engineers for machine calibration and maintenance

Infection Control Team coordination for daily quality audits

Technology & Infrastructure

Fully automated Washer-Disinfectors and Ultrasonic Cleaners

High-capacity Autoclaves for steam sterilization

ETO Sterilizer for heat-sensitive instruments

Hydrogen Peroxide Plasma Sterilizer for low-temp cycles

HEPA-filtered clean rooms for packing and storage

Color-coded zones for Decontamination, Sterile Prep, and Dispatch

When Should You Use This Service?

Before all surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures

In the preparation of sterile sets for OT, ICU, NICU, and dressing rooms

During infection outbreaks, for rapid reprocessing

For routine sterilization of linen, surgical gowns, drapes, and PPE

Support during mobile surgical camps and emergency setups

For sterilization of instruments used in endoscopy, laparoscopy, and minimally invasive procedures

To meet NABH or NABL quality and safety compliance standards

During post-procedure clean-up and reprocessing of reusable medical equipment

Why Choose SP Medifort CSSD?

Round-the-clock sterilization for surgical & emergency care
Clear, sterile supply tracking via barcode tagging
Separate zones prevent cross-contamination
Regular spore testing & biological validation
NABH-aligned infection control protocols
Close coordination with OT, ICU & Biomedical departments

Patient Experience

CSSD Supervisor, SP Medifort

“Every successful surgery depends on us and that’s a responsibility we never take lightly. Cleanliness is not a department, it’s a hospital-wide commitment.”

Frequently Asked Questions

01. What is CSSD, and why is it important?

CSSD stands for Central Sterile Services Department. It’s essential for ensuring all reusable hospital items are properly sterilized to prevent infections.

02. How do you ensure instruments are 100% sterile?

03. Can CSSD handle high surgical loads?

04. Do you sterilize non-surgical items like linens and PPE?

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