In 1988, CSSD heads from different hospital gathered together and had their first convention at the Sulo Hotel. It was organized under the leadership of Mr. Andres Matining of Philippine Heart Center (PHC) and was officially known as the “Central Services and Sterilization Association of the Philippines (CSSAP)”. However, it did not last long because most members left for abroad.
A decade after, the association was formally reorganized in June 3, 1999 with 10 Metro Manila hospitals participating in a meeting which was headed by Ms. Melanie Anne Alcantara. That organization is the present day PACSSM and has been very active ever since.
Our Logo
Outer Wheel – Symbolizes the whole hospital
Wheel – Represents the handle of steam sterilizers
Windows around the wheel – Different areas the CSSD caters to
Green color – Signifies cleaning, disinfection & sterilization as the main work process in CSSD; the main color of Central Supply
Heart – The CSSD being the center of all services in the hospital; the pumping organ of the body
Designed by Rodel Gargaritano
Philippine Heart Center
PACSSM HYMN
I
We are advocates of learning
Following a path to lead
We are dedicated individuals
PACSSM is our name indeed
II
We believe in our journey
The way to foundational truths
Setting examples for others
Blooming branches from the strongest roots
III
We are here to serve our country
Lighting every step of the way
Practicing our Missions and Visions
Our creed is our reason to stay
Chorus I
And we build, belong & we branch out
Sharing our own beliefs
Preventing transmission of infections
We make sure that everything is clean
I
We are advocates of learning
Following a path to lead
We are dedicated individuals
PACSSM is our name indeed
Chorus I
And we build, belong & we branch out
Sharing our own beliefs
Preventing transmission of infections
We make sure that everything is clean
Chorus II
And we build, belong & we branch out
Sharing our own beliefs
Preventing transmission of infections
We make sure that everything is clean
We make sure that everything is safe
We make sure that everything is done
Lyrics and Melody by Mylo Yonting
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