ISHA- Indian Sterilization Healthcare Association

15/11/2024

Inspiring Future Healthcare Leaders: Successful completion of 6th National scientific conference of Indian Sterilisation Healthcare Association, ISHACON 2024, at KD Hospital Ahmedabad, graced by Dr. Mehul Shah, President IMA Gujarat State, as Chief Guest.

18/10/2024

6th National Scientific Conference
ISHACON 2024.

We are pleased to announce that the 6th National Scientific Conference, ISHACON, will be held on 10th November 2024 at KD Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

27/10/2023

ISHACON 2023 at AIG Hospital Hyderabad on November 19, 2023.

19/10/2023

Dear All,
We are welcoming nominations for Regional Young CSSD leadership award to be given at the ISHACON 2023 conference to be held at AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad on 19th November 2023.
For applyling for the above category of award, below mentioned google form needs to be filled and sent. You can nominate yourself / Can nominate for others also by filling up the form.

Disclamier : The organizing committee has the sole responsibility for finalizing the nominations . Last date for submission of the google form is 25th October 2023.
So kindly hurry up and do nominate yourself ...........

Nomination for Regional Young CSSD Leadership Award

24/11/2021

02/12/2020

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Dear CS professionals,

Please find attached link for *ISHA practice exam series 3* questionnaire. You are requested to fill up the all details in the columns given in the form and then proceed for the test. In case of incomplete form, we will not be able to issue Certificates to participant.

*Please note, you have total 25 questions and 14 minutes time to complete this test. So use the time judiciously.*

*I request you to test your knowledge and add value to yourselves. Those who will score 70% and above, will be awarded certificates. Keep adding value to yourselves.*

With regards
Capt Baban Rai

You may see a blank screen while trying to login before taking a test.This primarily happens when you try to open the test link from inside Instagram or Linkedin app using a mobile.

11/07/2020

Indian Sterilization Healthcare Association (ISHA) has come forward to organize a webinar for CS Professionals amid Corona Pandemic.

Join us for a webinar led by Capt Baban Rai, HOD CSSD, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Delhi.

*Topic: Role of CSSD in prevention of COVID 19*

*Time: Jul 12, 2020 11:30 AM India*

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77652708113?pwd=UDlwNGNPMUhpWjUxUHFleHQ2elI2QT09

Meeting ID: 776 5270 8113
Password: isha001

04/01/2020

Enemies of Surgical Instruments: Water and moisture of any kind, especially blood, pus, surgical
debris and chlorhexidine solutions are the primary causes of staining and pitting of surgical instruments. Allowing any type of moisture to dry on instruments will cause severe damage. Other
enemies include cold soaking or washing instruments with inappropriate solutions. Any solution that contains chlorhexidine or is a chloride-based solution corrodes instruments such as bleach, dish or laundry soap & iodine type solutions. If blood or other bio-burdens are left on the instruments for 20 minutes or longer and allowed to dry, it leads to corrosion and staining. It is recommended that instruments should be washed within few minutes of use so that bio-burdens on the instruments do not get dried. If it is not possible, used instruments should be wrapped with well moist towel to prevent drying. It is seen that some nurses/technicians keep cleaning instruments with isotonic saline (on instruments trolley during procedures), which is totally wrong. Instruments should never be cleaned
with isotonic saline as it corrodes the instruments and damage the polish / passivation layer of
instruments. Instruments should be washed with water having pH between 6.5 & 8 that is designed for surgical instruments for optimal results. Anything with a higher pH may damage the instrument.

Care of Endoscopic Instrumentation- Endoscopic devices evolve constantly. Physicians, nurses, and
reprocessing personnel should be familiar with the use of and recommendations for the care and maintenance of all endoscopes and accessories. Many costly repairs can be reduced significantly or
eliminated by mandating attendance at comprehensive in-service programs for all personnel involved in handling and reprocessing endoscopes. The manufacturer's instruction for use manual (IFU) should
be readily available for thorough review and quick reference. In rigid endoscopes, the optical lens train transfers the viewed image to the eye of the user or to the video monitor. This lens train
comprises precisely-aligned glass lenses and spacers. The ability to see the image is facilitated by transmission of light via the light cord and power source through illumination fibers distributed around the lens train. The best endoscopic image is provided by rigid rod lens optics.
The optical element for rigid endoscope systems is commonly called a telescope. The telescope is also the most expensive and fragile part of the system. Failure to handle it appropriately will result in expensive and time-consuming repairs. The telescope is the integral part of the system, providing both
the image and light through two distinct systems. New technologies have resulted in small diameter rigid endoscopes. As the diameter decreases, the fragility may increase due to fracturing or misalignment of the smaller glass rods. Rigid endoscopes are less forgiving to bending or flexing than semi-rigid or flexible endoscopes.

Care and Handling of Telescopes- Inspect all surface areas of the rigid endoscope for any scratches, dents, evidence of burns, or other irregularities on a regular basis. Inspection for image clarity can be performed by holding the tip of the endoscope approximately three inches above a non-glaring,
printed white surface. Move the tip of the endoscope progressively closer to the printed surface until it is about one-quarter inch away. The image should be crisp and clear, with minimal distortion. If the
image is discolored or hazy, it may be due to improper cleaning, a disinfectant reside, a cracked or broken lens, the presence of internal moisture, or external damage. Inspect the optical fibers surrounding the lens train at the tip of the endoscope by holding the light post toward a bright light. Black dots and shadowed areas may indicate broken, damaged, or dirty fibers, and will cause a loss of
light to be transferred. Directing the tip of the scope toward a bright light and observing the light post can provide the same information.

Bridges and Adapters- Bridges and adapters connect the telescope to the sheath and cannula, and allow for introduction of accessories (with or without deflection), and the application of electrosurgical energy to resect or coagulate tissue. Examples include a resectoscope working element,
accessory ports or a reducer cap or sleeve used in laparoscopic procedures. By design, the shafts of bridges and other rigid accessories are constructed of thin metal tubing due to size constraints. These can be dented or bent easily and should be handled carefully. Dented instruments will not assemble
properly.

24/10/2019

Indian Sterilization Healthcare Association celebrates its 2nd annual day by organizing National Scientific Conference on 20 October 2019 at Indian Spinal Injuries Centre New Delhi, in which honorable Union State Health Minister Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey ji was Chief Guest and he delivered talks for more than 90 minutes.

22/09/2019

Friends,
ISHA Core committee meeting was held today at Indian Coffee House Cannaught Place, New Delhi. Followings results were announced by the concerned Judges.

*Hindi Slogans competition*...

*1st Hindi slogans award- Mr Sudama Prasad Verma, CSSD Head, Max Hospital, Vaishali Ghaziabad*.

*2nd Hindi slogans award- Usha Gopinath, OT Nursing Manager, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.*

*3rd -Hindi slogans award-Mr Sandip Kumar Singh, Deputy CSSD incharge, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre Vasant Kunj New Delhi.*

*English slogans Competition*

*1st English slogans award- Mr Sheshnath Yadav, Sr. OT Technician, Apollo hospitals Mumbai.*

*2nd-English slogans award- Ms Dipti Patole, Fortis healthcare, Mulund, Mumbai*

*3rd-English slogans award-Ms Bincy Thomas, Sr OT Nurse, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre Vasant Kunj New Delhi*

Judges panel for *Young CSSD Leaders Awards* has decided to deliver this award to following nominees..

*ISHA Central - Mr Manoj Kumar Tiwari, CSSD Head, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.*

*ISHA Rajasthan- Mr Mohd. Tajuddin Khalid, CSSD Incharge, BMCHRC, Jaipur Rajasthan*

*ISHA Punjab and Haryana*- *Mr Mukesh Kumar, CSSD Incharge, JIMS, Hisar, Haryana*

*ISHA Maharashtra*- *Mr Naresh Ambre, Sr Manager CSSD, Jupiter Hospital, Thane, Maharashtra.*

Judges panel for *Nalini Gayatonde National Award* has decided to jointly award the *Nalini Gayatonde National Award* to
*Ms Gauri P Bhatia, Consultant and Trainer- Infection Prevention* and *Mr P Shadashiv, Sr Manager CSSD, Saifee Hospital, Mumbai.*

And Finally. ... *ISHA Central core Committee unanimously decided* *Life Time Achievement Award* to *Ms Nandini Krishnamurthi CSSD Consultant and trainer, Mumbai* recognising her contribution in the field of CSSD.

*Heartiest Congratulations to all participants, winners and Awardees.*