HAIs are infections caused by pathogens that patients acquire during the course of hospital admission.Dr Tushar Palve, medical superintendent of Cama Hospital, said approximately 1% of patients developed a post-surgical infection. "Previous sterilisation protocols for medical devices and surgical instruments at the hospital carried a higher risk of procedural lapses. The risk of cross-contamination and spillover infection was higher," Dr Palve said.A dedicated CSSD ensures a controlled, end-to-end process where sterility is maintained through every stage, from decontamination to storage and distribution.The department, established at a cost of over Rs 2 crore, took one year to be ready for operations.While its primary function is to serve Cama Hospital, the unit has the potential to be extended as a centralised hub for supplying sterile medical materials to smaller nearby hospitals and maternity homes.In India, comprehensive data on HAIs remains scarce.
Author: TNN
Published at: 2026-02-08 21:55:00
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