Development of quality indicators for sterilization practices of the central sterile supply department.
OBJECTIVE
To develop quality indicators for assessing the performance of central sterile supply department. (CSSD).


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 indicators 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.


CONCLUSIONS
Thirty indicators were developed for assessing the quality of CSSD.
Sangthong
Kwanjit
K
Somdej Prachaotaksin Maharaj Hospital, Tak.
Soparat
Poonsap
P
Moongtui
Wanchai
W
Danchaivijitr
Somwang
S
D002495:Central Supply, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D006801:Humans; D016357:Infection Control Practitioners; D024802:Nurse's Role; D017064:Process Assessment, Health Care; D016730:Program Development; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013785:Thailand