Quality in the sterilization processes at San Francisco de Guayaquil Clinic

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the quality of sterilization processes at San Francisco de Guayaquil Clinic to identify improvement areas that guarantee safe service for patients and staff. Method: Quantitative descriptive cross-sectional research conducted between January and June 2023. A structured questionnaire with closed questions was applied to 20 workers involved in sterilization processes. Analysis was performed using descriptive statistics with SPSS. Results: 90% consider protocols clear and comprehensible, 60% indicate constant compliance with procedures, 80% report adequate cleaning prior to sterilization. However, 5.6% unfavorable responses were identified in training, safety culture and traceability. Conclusions: Sterilization processes present acceptable quality with specific improvement opportunities in staff training, traceability systems and promotion of organizational safety culture.