Development of Quality Indicators for Sterilization Practices of the Central Sterile Supply Department
Kwanjit Sangthong MNS*, Poonsap Soparat MSc**, Wanchai Moongtui PhD**, Somwang Danchaivijitr MD***
Affiliation : *Somdej Prachaotaksin Maharaj Hospital,Tak, **Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ***Department of Medicine Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok
Objective : To develop quality indicators for assessing the performance of central sterile supply department.
(CSSD).
Materials and Methods : Quality indicators for sterilization in CSSD were searched by literature review and by
current situation analysis by 79 infection control nurses (ICNs) and 83 heads of CSSD. Quality indicators
were drafted and subsequently validated by 5 experts. The feasibility and applicability of the quality indica-
tors were tested in 37 ICNs and 34 heads of CSSD. The quality indicators were finally refined by a forum of 5
experts and 5 representatives from CSSD.
Results : A total of 30 quality indicators were developed. These include 9 indicators for structure, 12 for
process and 9 for output of CSSD. The quality indicators were deemed appropriate for the assessment of the
quality of CSSD in Thailand.
Conclusion : Thirty indicators were developed for assessing the quality of CSSD.
Keywords : Quality indicators, Sterilization practice, Central sterile supply department
