STERIS SPM (Sterile Processing Microsystem) Workflow Solution is an advanced surgical asset tracking and management software designed for healthcare facilities, including Sterile Processing Departments (SPD), Operating Rooms (OR), and Endoscopy (GI) Suites. It is often cited as the 'gold standard' in transformational data capture for instrument tracking.
The software's core function is to digitize record-keeping and automate the sterilization and reprocessing workflow, providing real-time visibility into the status and location of surgical instruments and endoscopes throughout their lifecycle.
Key Benefits and Capabilities:
- Compliance and Audit Readiness: SPM facilitates adherence to industry standards like AAMI, AORN, HSPA, and SGNA by creating electronically stored, readily available documentation, helping facilities achieve Joint Commission audit readiness.
- Workflow Automation: It utilizes configurable, guided workflows that can be customized based on hospital policies, manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs), and even technician competency levels, ensuring consistent and complete reprocessing steps.
- Enhanced Visibility & Analytics: The system offers a robust suite of data analytics and reporting tools, including over 200 customizable reports and configurable dashboards, to provide actionable insights into asset utilization, productivity, and maintenance needs.
- Specialized Modules: It includes the SPM Endo Workflow Solution for complete endoscope reprocessing management and the SPM Loaner Solution to simplify and streamline the complexity of vendor tray management and communication.
Target users are Sterile Processing Technicians, SPD Managers, OR Nurses, and Surgery Schedulers within enterprise healthcare systems.