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Introduction Infection prevention is one of the most vital pillars of modern healthcare. Every surgical procedure, every diagnostic intervention, and every patient interaction depends on sterile instruments to ensure safety. At the centre of this process lies the Sterile Services Department (SSD), also known as the Central Sterile Services Department   (CSSD). These departments are responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, sterilising, and distributing reusable medi

Every hospital department sits on a treasure trove of operational data, yet most organisations are mining it with the equivalent of a plastic spoon. The irony is striking: healthcare generates more data per square foot than almost any other industry, but most of that intelligence remains locked away in disconnected systems, buried in spreadsheets, or lost in the daily chaos of patient care.

Automation technologies are revolutionising Sterile Services Departments (SSDs) by enhancing efficiency, safety, and reliability in healthcare decontamination processes. Key advancements include automated cleaning systems, material transport automation, track and trace systems, and automated sterilization equipment. These innovations streamline workflows, reduce manual handling, and ensure consistent decontamination results.