"Sterile goods management" refers to the management and control of sterilized medical instruments and equipment to ensure they meet required sterility standards.
Typical functions of software in the "Sterile goods management" domain include:
Batch Tracking: Tracking the origin and history of each sterilization batch for each instrument or piece of equipment.
Sterilization Monitoring: Monitoring the sterilization process, including time, temperature, and pressure, to ensure sterility is maintained.
Inventory Management: Managing the inventory of sterilized instruments and equipment, including location tracking and inventory control.
Inspection and Testing: Planning and conducting inspections and tests of sterilized instruments and equipment to verify their integrity and sterility.
Traceability: Ability to trace sterilized instruments and equipment back to the patient or point of use.
Reporting and Documentation: Generating reports on the sterilization process, inspections, and testing for documentation and tracking purposes.
Integration: Integration with other clinical systems such as the patient management system or operating room scheduling system for seamless data transfer and integration.