Centralized Sterilization Services Certification Program
The Joint Commission has developed a new Centralized Sterilization Services (CSS) certification program that will be effective January 1, 2025. This advanced certification program will recognize organizations that are affiliated with a health system and provide offsite sterilization and transportation of medical instruments, devices, and equipment for other health care organizations via contract or written agreement.
The certification requirements address sterilization across the following topics:
- Program management
- Physical environment
- Interfacility transportation
- Education and training
- Performance improvement
Prepublication Standards: