Policy and Procedure of Cleaning, Disinfecting & Sterilisation of Equipment
Al Masarra Hospital
Type
Regulatory
Agency
Oman Ministry of Health
Issued on
20 Mar 2025 (corresponding to 20 Ramadan 1446 H)
Jurisdiction
Oman
Taxonomy
Pharmacy, Drugs & Medicinal Products, Medical Procedure & Treatment, Health Professions
Acronyms
AMRH | Al Masarra Hospital |
BI | Biological Indicators |
CSSD | Central Sterile Supply Department |
HCAI | Healthcare-Associated Infection |
HOD | Head of Department |
IP&C | Infection Prevention & Control |
OSHA | Occupational Safety & Health Administration |
SUD | Single Use Devices |
1 - Introduction
The process of sterilization and decontamination are complex, require specific infrastructure and equipment and involved several steps that need to be correct, from devices collection, receipt by the unit, processing, storage and distributing them through the facility. The Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) is typically divided into four major areas to accomplish the functions of decontamination, assembly and sterile processing, sterile storage, and distribution.