About CSSD

WOur department chiefly aims to reprocess, issue, and control a clean, disinfected and sterile items or supplies to all areas within SQUH for the safety our clients and end-users. Safety for both patients and staff is our main concern by providing our end-user a basic and procedural sets or items, single or supplementary packs, and dressings and linen packs. Quality assurance measures are taken in every area in accordance with the recommended standards to make sure that we meet efficient, economical, and end-user and patient safety.

Vision

• THE CSSD OF SQUH SHALL BE A ROLE MODEL
• THE LEADER, AND THE SOURCE OF INFORMATION OF MODERN TECHNIQUES THROUGH PROVISION OF EFFICIENT AND EXCELLENT SERVICES TO THE CUSTOMERS
• EXTEND THE BEST PRACTICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF CSSD TECHNICIANS OF THE SULTANATE OF OMAN.

Mission

THE CENTRAL STERILE SUPPLY DEPARTMENT (CSSD) IN COLLABORATION WITH INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPC) DEPARTMENT OF SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (SQUH) IS COMMITTED AND ACCOUNTABLE TO PROVIDE:

• STERILE RIGHT ITEMS, AT THE RIGHT TIME, IN THE RIGHT CONDITION, AND RIGHT DEPARTMENT/ WARD/UNIT TO PROVIDE END-USER AND PATIENT SAFETY
• PRACTICAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF CSSD STUDENTS
• CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CSSD STAFF TO ENSURE SERVICE EXCELLENCE.

Services

• Reprocess, issue, and control a clean, disinfected and sterile items and supplies to all areas within SQUH end-users.