Introduction

The Central Sterilization Units Society of Turkey was founded in Izmir in December 2002 with more than 28 members.

The objectives of this commitee are

• forming and developing the central sterilization units,
• communication with doctors, nurses and other medical personnel,
• regulation of the relations between colleagues, and
• prevention and control of hospital infections.

For that reason, the commitee orginizes the projects for education programmes to develop the basic concepts. The aim and the duty of the commitee are independent from any person.

MSÜD Events

Upcoming Conferences and Seminars

3 Day Theoretical and Practical MSÜD Education Programme 9-11 February 2011
09 February 2011 to 11 February 2011
Mersin University Hospital CSSD, Mersin, Turkey

4th MSÜD Sterilization Symposium
12 February 2011
Hilton Hotel, Mersin, Turkey

Past Conferences and Seminars

IV. International Sterilization Conference Turkey 2010
03 March 2010 to 06 March 2010
Sheraton Hotel, Cesme, Izmir, Turkey
[ Conference Flyer and Program (PDF File) ]
[ More information: www.msudtr.org ]

3rd MSÜD Sterilization Symposium
26 June 2009 / 10:00 - 17:00
Mardin, Turkey
[ Conference Details ]

III. International Sterilization Conference Turkey 2009
18 February 2009 to 22 February 2009
Suzer Sun Dreams Hotel & Spa, Alacati, Cesme, Izmir, Turkey
[ More information: www.msudtr.org/new/2009/eng/ ]

5 Day Theoretical and Practical MSÜD Education Programme 22-26 December 2008
22 December 2008 to 26 December 2008
Dokuz Eylul University Hospital CSSD, Turkey

2nd MSÜD Sterilization Symposium
26 June 2008
Class Hotel, Diyarbakir, Turkey

MSÜD Sterilization Seminar 4
26 June 2008
Class Hotel, Diyarbakir, Turkey

5 Day Theoretical and Practical MSÜD Education Programme 16-20 June 2008
16 June 2008 to 20 June 2008
Dokuz Eylul University Hospital CSSD, Turkey

5 Day Theoretical and Practical MSÜD Education Programme 26-30 May 2008
26 May 2008 to 30 May 2008
Dokuz Eylul University Hospital CSSD, Turkey

1st MSÜD Sterilization Symposium
25 May 2008
Kars-Igdir-Ardahan, Turkey

II. International Sterilization Conference Turkey 2008
21 February 2008 to 24 February 2008
Sheraton Cesme Otel, Cesme, Izmir, Turkey
[ Conference Details ]
[ More information: www.msudtr.org/2008/index_en.php ]

MSÜD Sterilization Seminar 3
23 February 2007 / 07:30 - 16:30
Balcova Termal Hotel, Izmir, Turkey
[ Conference Details ]

MSÜD Sterilization Seminars 2: "General Review of Sterilization"
22 December 2006 / 07:30 - 16:30
Gaziantep University Medicine Faculty Hospital, Gaziantep, Turkey
[ Conference Details ]

MSÜD Sterilization Seminars 1: "General Review of Sterilization"
29 November 2006 / 11:00 - 17:00
Dicle University Medicine Faculty Hospital, Diyarbakir, Turkey
[ Conference Details ]

I. National Sterilization Conference Turkey 2006
02 March 2006 to 04 March 2006
Surmeli Efes Resort Hotel, Kusadasi, Izmir, Turkey
[ Conference Details ]

Annual EFHSS and MSÜD Conference 2004
05 May 2004 to 07 May 2004
Altin Yunus Hotel, Cesme, Izmir, Turkey
[ Conference Details ]
[ Conference Minutes ]
[ Conference Report ]

3rd MSÜD Sterilization and Re-use Course
15 May 2003 to 18 May 2003
Izmir, Turkey
Simultaneous translation Turkish-English and English-Turkish provided
[ Conference/Seminar Details (PDF, 292 KB) ]
[ Conference/Seminar Details (MS-Word, 374 KB) ]
[ Conference Comments ]
[ Conference Report ]

MSÜD Publications

Tibbi Malzemelerin Buharla Sterilizasyonu, Cilt I - Genel Teori *** Turkish *** This is the Turkish version of "Sterilization of Medical Supplies by Steam, Volume 1 General Theory" by Jan Huys. In a hospital or clinic it is necessary that all equipment and materials used for treating patients are absolutely safe for use: the chance for spreading of diseases should be kept as small as possible. Cleaning, decontamination and sterilization are important methods in this battle against this ever present threat. Especially since the fatal disease AIDS became so powerful and spread world wide, the demand for proper procedures for infection control gained momentum enormously. Diseases such as Hepatitis B, known to be transmitted through contaminated surgical instruments, stimulated the need for stricter guidelines for disinfection and sterilization. This book focuses on the most common and most safe method used for sterilization in the Central Sterile Service Departments in healthcare institutions: sterilization by pressurised high temperature steam. A first major step to improvement of sterile supply is the training of all personnel involved (technicians, staff and users). Moreover, in the recently published European standards on sterilization, education is required of everybody involved in sterilization, whether it concerns the manufacturer of the sterilizing equipment or the technician maintaining or using it. This series of books provides a foundation needed to fulfil this requirement. Originally intended to educate technical service personnel in remote health institutions, it has grown into a textbook that can be used by anyone interested in sterilization. The International Federation for Sterile Supply (IFSS) and the World Forum for Hospital Sterile Supply (WFHSS) are pleased to recommend the book to all their members and all others involved in sterilization practices. Click here for a book brochure/flyer in PDF format. Author(s): Jan Huys; Edited by Hülya Erbil ISBN: 978-90-75829-06-8 Publishers: HEART Consultancy, Renkum, The Netherlands MSÜD - Central Sterilization Units Society of Turkey Published: 2010 How to order: Please contact Hülya Erbil (Email ) for information about how to order this book.

MSÜD Contact

President
Msc Hulya Erbil

Email:

Information about Turkey

Statistics

• Area: 780,580 km² (land: 770,760 km², water: 9,820 km²)
• Population: 68,893,918 (July 2004)
• Capital: Ankara
• Language: Turkish (official), Kurdish, Arabic, Armenian, Greek.
• Religion: Muslim 99.8% (mostly Sunni), other 0.2% (mostly Christians and Jews).
• Climate: Temperate; hot, dry summers with mild, wet winters; harsher in interior.
• Time Zone: Central European Time [GMT +1].
• Currency: New Turkish Lira [TRY].

Location

Turkey is in Southeastern Europe and Southwestern Asia (that portion of Turkey west of the Bosporus is geographically part of Europe), bordering the Black Sea, between Bulgaria and Georgia, and bordering the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, between Greece and Syria. With a total of 2,648 km land boundaries and 7,200 km coastline, Turkey shares borders with Armenia 268 km, Azerbaijan 9 km, Bulgaria 240 km, Georgia 252 km, Greece 206 km, Iran 499 km, Iraq 352 km, and Syria 822 km.