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WESTERN CAPE CSSD FORUM HISTORY

On 16th July 2003, the Western Cape CSSD Forum was formed. A practical demonstration on Traceability Systems was organised and 24 people from 14 hospitals attended. A committee was elected and proposed goals for the CSSD were discussed.

TOPICS DISCUSSED AT WESTERN CAPE CSSD FORUM WORKSHOPS

2003
  • Traceability Systems (14 hospitals, 24 attendees)
  • The Workflow and Principles of CSSD (15 hospitals, 21 attendees)
2004
  • Managing the Autoclave (14 hospitals, 47 attendees)
  • Human Relationships in the Group
    • How to Function in the Group
    • Effective Packing of an Autoclave
     (22 hospitals, 53 attendees)
  • Care and Handling of Instruments (23 hospitals, 72 attendees)
  • Sterility Assurance (17 hospitals, 55 attendees)
  • Standard Procedures in the CSSD as Maintained and Regulated by the Hospital Infection Control Committee (20 hospitals, 56 attendees)
  • Linen in the CSSD (16 hospitals, 45 attendees)
2005
  • Care & Maintenance of Instruments (15 hospitals, 35 attendees)
  • Packing in SSD (18 hospitals, 47 attendees)
  • Shelf Life "Event Related vs Expiry Date" (17 hospitals, 51 attendees)
  • Questionnaire On Hospital Sterile Services (20 hospitals, 52 attendees)
  • Low Temperature Sterilization by ETO / By Hydrogen Peroxide Plasma (15 hospitals, 39 attendees)
2006
  • Steam Autoclaves (15 hospitals, 62 attendees)
  • Lean Management
    Particle Count     (14 hospitals, 24 attendees)
  • Basic Cleaning Principles in a CSSD
    Basic Principles of Disinfection     (20 hospitals, 62 attendees)
  • Basic Infection Control in CSSD, including Standards and Precautions (12 hospitals, 29 attendees)
  • Latex Allergies: Protection for the worker (13 hospitals, 35 attendees)
2007 - Proposed Topics
  • Loan Sets: Procedure for Handling of Loan Sets
  • CSSD Course (2 workshops)
2008
DescriptionDateVenueAttendees
Management of Loan SetsMarch 2008Red Cross72 Attendees
18 Hospitals
7 Trade
Hand WashingApril 2008Red Cross56 Attendees
15 Hospitals
2 Trade
Validation of the Cleaning Process, Cleaning Care and Maintenance of Power ToolsJune 2008Red Cross48 Attendees
45 Hospitals
3 Trade
Legal Issues - Your rights and Responsibilities / Patient RightsAugust 2008Red Cross62 Attendees
13 Hospitals

LIST OF WESTERN CAPE CSSD FORUM SOPS

  • Cleaning of Sterilizers
  • Retrieval of Soiled Equipment
  • Steam Sterilization
  • Cleaning
  • Safety Awareness
  • Bowie Dick testing of sterilizers (air removal test)
  • Preparing and removing loads from Sterilizer (loading & unloading)
  • Recall procedure for hospital processed / sterilized goods
  • Cleaning of body fluid spillage in SSD
  • Cleaning of power tools

WESTERN CAPE CSSD FORUM TRADE INVOLVEMENT

A number of companies are actively involved in the Western Cape CSSD Forum and assist by sponsoring the catering, assisting with administrative functions and also have representatives on the committee.

The companies are:

  • 3M
  • Earth Medical
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Priontex
  • SafMed (Pty) Ltd

WESTERN CAPE CSSD FORUM CONTACT DETAILS

  • Chairperson: Sr Magdelena Oldjohn
    Tel: +27-(0)21-405 4051
    Fax: +27-(0)21-404 4500
    Email:

  • Secretary: Roger Sheard
    Tel: +27-(0)21-763 3280
    Fax: +27-(0)21-762 2760
    Email:

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