The philosophy of Central Sterile Supply Department is to strive to provide an ethical eminence and optimal service to the individuals providing direct patient care. Although not always perceived or recognized, the quality of items processed and issued by Central Sterile Supply Department affects the quality of care received by individual patients and must be exemplary. The primary function of Central Sterile Supply Department demands adherence to rigid standards of asepsis in order to ensure the production and the preservation of sterile items. In addition, precision, attentiveness, and effectiveness are necessary in assembling instrument sets and processing equipment in support of patient care areas. Central Sterile Supply Department
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The success of the Central Sterile Department mission depends on a thorough, up-to-date knowledge of the hospital 's programs, knowledge of regulations, standards, and policies and procedures, a defined and thorough orientation training program, a random quality assurance process, cognizance of the items which are needed, and the realization of a steady flow of patient care supplies and equipment to the points of …show more content…
The more specialized staff becomes; process improvement moves forward thus resulting in improved, efficient, safe, explanatory patient care. Helps aid in building of core competencies and provides a standardization in training programs by staff. Initiates process improvement for providing a more focused, specialized, and well-adjusted environment of care.
Example Definitions of Career Ladder Roles and Responsibilities:
I.) Technician I:
Requirements: No experience necessary. Entry Level position, High School Diploma or GED required. Preferred direct or related experience or some college courses. Can maintain Tech I status up to 18 months of employment.
Advancement Goals to Tech II:
Career path to certification and advancement to Tech II through acquisition of certification through a training program or 1 year min. hands on experience and or schooling requirement of the certifying body. Must meet the clinical expectation of the certifying body of choice. Must certify through IAHCSMM or CBSPD to graduate to Technician II status. Can only maintain Tech I status up to 18 months of
The success of the Central Sterile Department mission depends on a thorough, up-to-date knowledge of the hospital 's programs, knowledge of regulations, standards, and policies and procedures, a defined and thorough orientation training program, a random quality assurance process, cognizance of the items which are needed, and the realization of a steady flow of patient care supplies and equipment to the points of …show more content…
The more specialized staff becomes; process improvement moves forward thus resulting in improved, efficient, safe, explanatory patient care. Helps aid in building of core competencies and provides a standardization in training programs by staff. Initiates process improvement for providing a more focused, specialized, and well-adjusted environment of care.
Example Definitions of Career Ladder Roles and Responsibilities:
I.) Technician I:
Requirements: No experience necessary. Entry Level position, High School Diploma or GED required. Preferred direct or related experience or some college courses. Can maintain Tech I status up to 18 months of employment.
Advancement Goals to Tech II:
Career path to certification and advancement to Tech II through acquisition of certification through a training program or 1 year min. hands on experience and or schooling requirement of the certifying body. Must meet the clinical expectation of the certifying body of choice. Must certify through IAHCSMM or CBSPD to graduate to Technician II status. Can only maintain Tech I status up to 18 months of