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Sterile Processing Department - Preferred

Concept UI	FD00067531
Scope note	The sterile processing department (SPD) is generally responsible for the cleaning, disinfection, reassembly, and/or sterilization of patient care equipment, and reusable surgical instruments/devices, and possibly their storage and distribution.
Preferred term	Sterile Processing Department
Entry term(s)	Central Sterile Supplies Department Material and Sterilization Center