INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND MATERIAL FOR STERILIZATION FACILITIES
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- receiving sterilization process information from a sterilization facility via a computer network;
arranging the sterilization process information received from the facility to illustrate compliance with a sterilization process standard;
generating a report that includes the arranged information; and
providing a network client with access to the report via the computer network, wherein the network client is associated with a reviewer that analyzes the report to evaluate compliance with the sterilization process standard.
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Abstract
An automated system for management of information and distribution of materials associated with sterilization procedures includes a network server and client computers that communicate via a computer network. The client computers are distributed among sterilization facilities that require sterilization services. The network server exchanges a variety of information with the sterilization facilities. In response to information from client computers, the network server may trigger distribution of materials to sterilization facilities, and generates reports for record-keeping or cost-accounting purposes. The information distributed by the network server may pertain to the operation, maintenance and control of sterilization equipment, characteristics and capabilities of sterilization materials, and expert technical advice. The information received from sterilization facilities includes requests for information, orders for purchase and delivery of materials, and sterilization process information documenting sterilization procedures performed within a sterilization facility.
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20 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving sterilization process information from a sterilization facility via a computer network; arranging the sterilization process information received from the facility to illustrate compliance with a sterilization process standard; generating a report that includes the arranged information; and providing a network client with access to the report via the computer network, wherein the network client is associated with a reviewer that analyzes the report to evaluate compliance with the sterilization process standard. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system comprising:
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a client computer, associated with a sterilization facility, that transmits sterilization process information via a computer network; and a network server that receives the sterilization process information from the client computer via the computer network, arranges the sterilization process information received from the client computer to illustrate compliance with a sterilization process standard, generates a report that includes the arranged, and provides a network client with access to the report via the computer network, wherein the network client is associated with a reviewer that analyzes the report to evaluate compliance with the sterilization process standard. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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