CSSD: Role of Sterilization in Patient Care | Explained by Industry Experts | AMTZ Podcast

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WATCH :: CSSD: Role of Sterilization in Patient Care | Explained by Industry Experts | AMTZ Podcast

Welcome to another insightful episode of Medtech Byte, where we simplify complex healthcare and MedTech topics through expert-led conversations.

In this episode, we explore CSSD (Central Sterile Services Department)—often called the heart of a hospital—and discuss why sterilization and disinfection are critical for patient safety, infection prevention, and overall healthcare quality. The conversation features Mrs. Mukta Sunil Kuyare, Manager – Paramedical Services at Bhaktivedanta Hospital & Research Institute, who explains the complete sterilization workflow, the importance of quality indicators, and how CSSD ensures safe reuse of medical instruments, including those used in advanced and robotic surgeries.

Adding expert insights to the discussion is Capt. Baban Rai, a senior CSSD Educationist and Consultant, and President of the Indian Sterilization Healthcare Association (ISHA). He shares his decades of experience in hospital sterilization services, highlights the urgent need for formal education in sterilization technologies, and speaks about bridging the skill gap in India’s healthcare system through structured training and professional certification.

The episode is anchored by Ms. Rimi Thapa, Head – Events, Media & Communication Centre (EMC2) at Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), who guides the conversation and contextualizes the role of CSSD within India’s rapidly evolving healthcare and MedTech ecosystem.

The discussion also sheds light on the Academy of Sterilization Technologies, an initiative supported at AMTZ to provide formal education pathways—from diploma to advanced programs—for CSSD professionals and aspiring healthcare workers. With the visionary leadership of Dr. Jitendra Sharma, AMTZ continues to enable innovation, skill development, and patient safety initiatives that strengthen India’s healthcare infrastructure.

🔔 Whether you are a healthcare professional, student, hospital administrator, or MedTech enthusiast, this episode of Medtech Byte offers valuable insights into one of the most critical yet often unseen departments in healthcare.

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