What is a Central Sterile Supply department responsible for?

CSSD ( Central Sterile Supplies Department ) A well organized CSSD becomes the hub of an effective Hospital Infection Control Team without the sterile supplies the whole focus of the HICT is likely to be erroneous. * To provide supplies of sterile instruments, linen packs, dressing and other sterile items used in patient care. * To Maintain a record of the effectiveness of the procedures used in cleaning, disinfection and sterilization. * To monitor and enforce controls necessary to prevent nosocomial infection according to infection control policies. * To provide a safe hospital environment for the patients and staff, in terms of handling patient care equipment.