The Sterile Processing Department (S.P.D.) employees of The Bellevue Hospital have over 35 years of experience. Certified Sterile Technicians, Surgical Techs and trained staff are represented in the department.
The Sterile Processing Department is responsible for timely & accurate sterilization of all instruments to obtain optimal patient outcomes.
The department honors the standards of practice outlined by The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management.
Various duties of department members include receiving, sorting, cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing all instruments coming into contact with our patients at The Bellevue Hospital. The team also thoroughly inspects all instruments to determine if the item needs to be repaired or replaced.