# Instrument Management Standardization in Multiple Facilities Shouldn’t Require a Paper Trail

By Health · Published 2023-09-26 · Updated 2026-05-19 · Healthcare on MarketScale
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> Digital systems eliminate the operational friction and environmental waste that plague multi-facility instrument management programs

## Key points

- Paper-based instrument tracking creates unnecessary friction and waste in multi-facility health systems.
- Digital instrument management systems enable standardization of sterile processing workflows across locations.
- Eliminating paper trails improves operational efficiency, compliance, and environmental sustainability.

Block Field

Creating an instrument management standardization program for multiple facilities shouldn't be a hassle and shouldn't require mountains of physical paperwork.

In today's digital age, reliance on paper processes in healthcare institutions is outdated and [wasteful](https://censis.com/blog/the-problem-with-paper). According to recent data, American healthcare institutions waste more than [five million tons of paper annually](https://practicegreenhealth.org/topics/waste/waste). This environmental degradation results in significant energy waste and increased costs. As healthcare institutions strive to adopt sustainable practices, the shift from paper to digital processes is imperative.

> As healthcare institutions strive to adopt sustainable practices, the shift from paper to digital processes is imperative.

So, how can healthcare institutions transition from paper-heavy processes to more [sustainable digital solutions](https://marketscale.com/industries/healthcare/go-paperless-moving-from-a-manual-to-electronic-tracking-system/) that are also cost-effective?

Welcome to **ConCensis**, a **Censis Technologies** podcast. In this episode, host [Gabrielle Bejarano](https://www.gabriellebejarano.com/) welcomes [Robby Miller](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robby-miller-4b9b9b96/), Sterile Processing Department Manager at [St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center](https://locations.dignityhealth.org/st-joseph's-hospital-and-medical-center), to discuss the importance of instrument management standardization across multiple facilities.

Bejarano and Miller discuss the following:

- The environmental and cost implications of relying on paper processes in healthcare
- The challenges surrounding paper record retention and access
- The benefits of transitioning to digital solutions like **CensiTrac** for efficient instrument management
- Practical steps and strategies for healthcare institutions to adopt sustainable practices.

### About the Guest

With over twenty-five years of experience at the facility and more than two decades leading sterile processing departments, **Robby Miller** is a recognized expert in the field. He plays a pivotal role as a subject matter expert within his enterprise, **Common Spirit Health**, which spans 142 hospitals across 28 states. Robby's expertise extends to the implementation and benefits of **CensiTrac**, the instrument-tracking system used across the enterprise. His insights into the importance of instrument management systems and the need for standardization across multiple facilities make him a valuable voice in the industry.

Tags: Censis, CensiTrac, ConSensis podcast, instrument management, Robby Miller, Saint Joseph Hospital and Medica Center

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