Workflow Tracking

Censis’ Final Check Uses Computer Vision to Eliminate Tray Errors Before They Reach the OR

Artificial intelligence used to live in strategy decks and conference keynotes—but now it’s showing up in a very different place: right on the assembly tables where SPD technicians build trays for the next case. And it’s arriving at a time when the pressure on sterile processing has never been higher. As surgical volumes climb and…

The SPD Hack Playbook: Streamlining Sterile Processing with Smart Tech and Team Buy-In

Sterile Processing Departments (SPDs) are the unsung backbone of surgical care — ensuring every instrument, tray, and tool is safe, sterile, and ready when needed. Yet, despite their vital role, SPD workflows often rely on manual processes and underrecognized best practices. As healthcare systems push for greater efficiency and staff well-being, SPD managers are turning…

Smarter Sterile Processing Starts with Data—Boosting Efficiency, Cutting Costs, and Improving Patient Care

In a healthcare ecosystem increasingly driven by data, sterile processing departments (SPDs) find themselves at a crossroads—balancing precision and pace, safety and speed. As hospitals look to reduce inefficiencies and protect patient safety, analytics tools are transforming sterile processing from an often overlooked backroom function into a vital, data-enhanced frontline of care. Research shows…

Omnicell Tackles Medication Inefficiency with RFID, AI, and a Vision for the Autonomous Pharmacy

As healthcare systems grapple with persistent staffing shortages and rising patient volumes, the need for streamlined, tech-enabled workflows has become urgent. A 2024 time-motion study across four hospitals found that clinical pharmacists spend over 80% of their time on clinical activities, with nearly 12% dedicated to face-to-face patient interaction. That leaves less than 20%…

Why the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Relies on CensiTrac for Safer, Smarter Instrument Management

Brenda “Jan” Prudent, Sterile Processing Manager at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, has seen significant improvements in accountability, inventory management, and workflow efficiency since implementing CensiTrac, the leading cloud-based surgical instrument and asset management system from Censis. Before adopting CensiTrac, her department used manual tracking methods that limited visibility and made it difficult to ensure…

How CensiTrac Enhances Sterile Processing Workflow and Team Coordination at St. Dominic Hospital

Chelissa Gray, a Sterile Processing Technician at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, describes CensiTrac as an essential part of her daily workflow. With CensiTrac, Gray and her team can track every surgical instrument from the moment it arrives in decontamination to when it’s delivered back to the operating room, ensuring full visibility and…

From SPD to OR: AI in Surgery Is Raising the Bar on Patient Safety

Hospitals are facing mounting pressure from staff shortages, rising costs, and increasingly stringent compliance requirements. Surgical suites and sterile processing departments (SPDs) are two of the most resource-intensive areas, yet many still rely on manual processes and fragmented data. According to the American Hospital Association, nearly 1,400 hospitals, or 31 percent of hospitals, reported…

Empowering Accountability and Quality in Sterile Processing with CensiTrac

In today’s healthcare environments, the demand for precise tracking, accountability, and quality control in sterile processing departments has never been higher. As hospitals face increasing pressure to optimize workflows and ensure surgical instruments are accounted for, technology like CensisTrac is playing a pivotal role. By enabling real-time visibility and documentation, systems like these help transform…

Inside the SPD Revolution: Robby Miller on Embracing CensisAI²

A healthcare leader with three decades of experience reveals how AI technology is transforming sterile processing operations

Smart Tools, Safer Patients: Dr. Arpita Hazra Talks AI in Healthcare

Hospitals are leveraging machine learning and clinical data to identify safety risks before they harm patients

Tackling Productivity Challenges in Perioperative and SPD: Insights from Brian Dawson

Healthcare operations leaders face critical tradeoffs between OR efficiency and patient safety that demand strategic solutions

Kelly Connell: How is Ntracts reporting adding value within your clinical contracting organization?

Strategic contract reporting transforms visibility across the entire clinician hiring lifecycle, from initial request through employment termination

CtUC Connect 2023 Overview

Industry leaders share strategies for optimizing sterile processing operations and boosting departmental productivity

Using Efficiency Tasks and Maintenance Logs to Optimize SPD Operations

Sterile processing leaders reveal how systematic tracking transforms department workflows and reduces operational bottlenecks