Handbook for Cssd Technicians: Understanding the Basics - Second Edition

In this second edition, the Handbook for CSSD Technicians: Understanding the Basics offers new or inexperienced CSSD (Central Sterilising Services Department) technicians basic information on what is expected in their line of work.
Building on the foundation provided in the first edition, this book covers relevant terminologies, including Ethos Explained and surgical procedures (e.g. What is robotic surgery?). It explains the differences between and importance of chemical indicators (CI) and biological indicators (BI), and their role in quality assurance (QA).
It is the author’s hope that the new technician will learn more from this book. After all, it’s easier to enjoy your work if you understand why, you are doing it.

About Joan M Losper
Qualifications and Experience
•Independent surveyor for the Council for Healthcare Services Accreditation of Southern Africa (Cohsasa)
•Basic and Advanced CSSD courses (SAFMED)
•Nurse Education (Advanced Adult Education) – UCT, Cape Town
•Nurse Administration – UWC, Cape Town
•Operating Nursing Science (Theatre Diploma)
•Registered Midwife (One-year Diploma)
•Registered Nurse (Three-year Diploma)