Question

Which department is responsible for processing, sterilizing and dispensing of almost all items of sterile equipment, sets and dressings in the hospital?

• A. Central sterile source department (CSSD)
• B. Central sterile supply department (CSSD)
• C. Central sterilizing supply department (CSSD)
• D. Common sterile supply department (CSSD)

Hint:

The name CSSD is very descriptive: It's \textbf{C}entral (one location for the whole hospital), it handles \textbf{S}terile items, it \textbf{S}upplies them to other departments, and it is a \textbf{D}epartment.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Analyze the function described. Step 1: The question describes a centralized department that handles the entire workflow for sterile items: processing (cleaning), sterilizing, storing, and dispensing.
Step 2: Identify the standard name for this department.
Step 2: The universally recognized name for this crucial hospital department is the Central Sterile Supply Department, abbreviated as CSSD. Sometimes it is also called the Sterile Processing Department (SPD).
Step 3: Evaluate the options for the most accurate name.
Step 3: While option (C) "Central sterilizing supply department" is functionally similar, the most common and standard official name is "Central sterile supply department". The other options "source" and "common" are incorrect.