The CSSD is responsible for preparing medical and surgical supplies and equipment so that they are sterile and ready for use in patient care. The department has staff that collect articles to be sterilised from the ward and prepare them for their next use. All operations are carried out in a timely and efficient manner to minimise delay and results in the smooth running of the hospital. With the centralization of the pre-disinfection, cleaning, packing and sterilization of all items in one department, the hospital can provide consistently high standards in the sterilization techniques and product quality.