SteriCentre Setup

SteriCentre Setup

Please set up the SteriCentre app in the following order:

Operators 

- Add operators using the top right **+** button. 

  • Only operators designated as **active** will be included in the operator pick list for the Cycle and Pouch records. 
  • The passkey must be unique to each operator and consists of 4 numeric characters (e.g., 1234). 
  • The passkey is required if the audit trail is used. 
  • The operator record can be deleted but is retained in each Cycle and Pouch record.
  • Sterilizers 
  • Choose **Sterilizers** from the **More** tab.  A sterilizer can be added individually using the **+** button. 
  • A list of commonly used sterilizers can be imported using the **􀈋** button. 
  • Only the sterilizer designated as **In Use** will be available in the Cycle pick list
  • Multiple sterilizers can be set as **In Use**.   

Categories 

  • Choose **Instruments** from the **More** tab. 
  • Select the **Category** button on the top right. 
  • A Category can be added individually using the **+** button. 
  • A list of categories can be imported using the **􀈋** button. 
  • A Category can be deleted. 

Instruments 

  • An Instrument can be added individually using the **+** button. 
  • A list of instruments can be imported using the **􀈋** button. 
  • There are two lists to choose from: **Complete List** and **Generic List**. 
  • The **Complete List** is a more comprehensive list taken from dental catalogs. 
  • The **Generic List** is smaller with more common terminology (e.g., "6 European Mirror Handle" vs. "Mouth mirror"). 
  • A toggle is available to overwrite the list, allowing you to try either one. 
  • Additionally, both lists can be imported as well. 
  • Only instruments designated as **In Use** will be included in any pick lists. 
  • The **In Use** toggle on the Instruments list will switch between all instruments and In Use instruments. 
  • The list can also be filtered by a specific category.
  • The **Labels in the report period** can be used to determine the amount required for ordering.
  • The **Labels to date** is a label counter. 
  • The **Label Auto Print** feature prints the label automatically when a Pouch record is saved. 
  • Otherwise, the **Label** button must be used to print a label. 
  • The **Order Labels**, **Save**, and **Subscribe** buttons are only active when using the Admin PassKey. 
  • The **Save** button is used to save any changed parameters. 

Main View - A splash screen is displayed when the Main view is opened. 

  • This can be dismissed and prevented from showing again by selecting the **Do not show again** button and/or using the **Start view** toggle on the Administration view.
  • The Main view presents the Cycles and Pouches lists. - Initially, the Main view is blank as there are no Cycles or associated Pouches.
  • A Cycle is added using the **+ Add Cycle** button. - This may be designated a **Master Cycle** if there is an associated **BI (Biological Indicator)**.
  • The date is automatically generated. 
  • An Operator and a Sterilizer must be selected; these are required to save the Cycle record. - A Cycle ID is automatically generated, serving as the reference for Pouches used in this cycle. 
  • To add a Pouch to the Cycle, tap the Cycle list to reference the Cycle ID, then press the **+ Add Pouch** button to present the Add Pouch view.  An Operator must be selected. 
  • There is a choice of Instruments and Kits lists; the selected instruments or kits will be added to the pouch record. 
  • If the Administration **Label Auto Print** is on, the label will automatically print when the Pouch record is saved. 
  • Otherwise, the **􀎚 Label** button will appear and can be used in Edit mode, which is accessed by tapping the Pouch record list.
  • After a Cycle is completed, the parameters must be recorded.
  • The pressure, temperature, and BI are recorded in the Cycle record, which can be opened by a double tap on the Cycle row. 
  • A **Save** will keep these parameters. 
  • Chemical indicator for pouches can be marked either individually or in the **Edit Cycle** using the **Pouches** button.
  • A sheet showing all Cycle associated pouches can be marked for **Chemical Indicators**
  • If the Cycle has failed, the **Void** button should be used, noting that all associated Pouches will also be voided. 
  • Tapping on the Pouch list will open the Pouch record in Edit mode. 
  • The **Chemical Indicator** toggle can then be set, and a label can also be printed. 
  • Individual Pouches can also be voided here if the Pouch fails (e.g., CI fail, pouch ripped, etc.).

Kits 

 - A kit can be composed of any instrument that is **In Use**.

 - To add a Kit, use the **+** button. - The instrument list can be filtered by category. 

 - A kit record can be deleted.

Trays 

  • A tray is similar to a kit but is specific to the operatory, not the sterilizer. 
  • Additionally, an image of the tray can be part of the record. 
  • This image can be viewed and/or printed for reference.
  • The image is pulled from the Photos app, and images can be taken with the iPad camera. 

Help 

  • The Help list is composed of image records describing the various app view controls. 
  • This list is imported from the **􀈋** button. --- 

Printer 

  • The printer used is an industrial label printer, **ZD 411** from Zebra Industries. 
  • If purchased from SteriCentre Software, it comes formatted and tested.
  • If the printer is purchased elsewhere, the iPad app **Zebra Printer Setup Utility** can be used to adjust fonts, weight, and other parameters. 

Labels 

  • Labels can be purchased in rolls of **1000 labels/roll** for labels measuring **1.5 x 3.0 inches**. 
  • The material used has been tested in several dental sterilizers at full loads, with no deterioration of the print or label. 
  • Label usage can be calculated in the Administration label report.


 

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