Improving Sterilisation Safety in Low-Resource Settings Through Structured Monitoring and Practical System Improvements
Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2606005
Author: Muhammad Wajid Munir1,2,3*
1 Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi Institute of Cardiology, Wazirabad, Pakistan.
2 Head of Department, Operation Theater Technology Sialkot Medical College Sialkot, Pakistan.
3 The Operating Room Global (TORG).
Cite:
- APA (7th edition): Munir, M. W. (2026, June 22). Improving sterilisation safety in low-resource settings through structured monitoring and practical system improvements. The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ), 2(2). https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2606005
- Harvard: Munir, M.W., 2026. Improving sterilisation safety in low-resource settings through structured monitoring and practical system improvements. The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ), 2(2). Published 22 June. Available at: https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2606005
- Vancouver: Munir MW. Improving sterilisation safety in low-resource settings through structured monitoring and practical system improvements. The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ). 2026 Jun 22;2(2). https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2606005
- MLA (9th edition): Munir, Muhammad Wajid. “Improving Sterilisation Safety in Low-Resource Settings Through Structured Monitoring and Practical System Improvements.” The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ), vol. 2, no. 2, 22 June 2026, https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2606005
- Chicago (Author-Date): Munir, Muhammad Wajid. 2026. “Improving Sterilisation Safety in Low-Resource Settings Through Structured Monitoring and Practical System Improvements.” The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ) 2 (2), June 22. https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2606005
*Corresponding Author:
Muhammad Wajid Munir
[email protected]
Declaration:
Authors’ Contribution:
The author conceived, wrote, reviewed and approved the final manuscript..
Conflict of Interest:
No conflict of interests.
Funding:
No funding received by the author.
Competition Recognition:
This article was selected as the Second Place Winner of The Operating Room Global New Zealand (TORG-NZ) CSSD Best Practice Essay Competition 2026 and subsequently underwent editorial review prior to publication in The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ).
| Article History: |
| Received: 06-04-2026 Accepted: 19-06-2026 |
| Available Online: 22-06-2026 |
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| ABSTRACT |
| Sterilisation safety is a critical component of infection prevention and surgical patient safety. In many low-resource healthcare settings, challenges arise not solely from limited infrastructure but from inconsistent monitoring, inadequate staff training, and weak process control. This article explores practical approaches to strengthening sterilisation safety through structured monitoring systems, standard operating procedures, competency-based training, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Evidence from the literature demonstrates that interventions such as routine use of sterilisation indicators, standardised load-release procedures, and regular audits can significantly improve sterility assurance without substantial financial investment. While digital monitoring tools may enhance performance, practical paper-based systems remain effective where technological resources are limited. Strengthening process control and accountability can improve sterilisation reliability, reduce preventable infections, and support safer surgical care in resource-constrained environments. Keywords: Sterilisation Safety; Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD); Sterility Assurance; Process Monitoring; Surgical Patient Safety. |
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