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title: Why Central Sterile is Such a Central Service
description: The efficiency of the Central Sterile Processing department determines much about the efficiency of the whole hospital.
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# [Why Central Sterile is Such a Central Service](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/why-central-sterile-is-such-a-central-service)

 Written by [Guest Contributor](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/guest-contributor) | Jul 06, 2015

The Central Sterile Processing Department is essential to the safety and efficiency of many other departments. The location, flow and size of the Central Sterile Processing Department affects nearby spaces and the effectiveness of the overall In- or Outpatient facility.

Our knowledge of equipment specifications and surgical instrumentation needs, as well as our dedication to listening to the users of each facility, provides us the expertise to assist our clients at all phases of their Central Sterile process (CSP).

At Montefiore Medical Center, we conducted several Rapid Lead Design Events and review sessions with the CSP team, which helped them to keep aligned with the Plan, Do, Study, Adjust method as the future of the Center’s surgical services develops and their needs grow.

Dive deeper into what factors led our client to their decision:

Blog written by Jason Lee, former Principal and Studio Director with Array.

[View full post](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/why-central-sterile-is-such-a-central-service)

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