Features of Alfion STS
Ideal Laser Marking
In the laser marking process, parameters like depth, intensity and frequency are important to make sure that instruments are not damaged.
Unlimited Usage
You can use Alfion STS on as many terminals as you want. You do not need to pay any additional fees per terminal or per the information you save to the system.
Entire Inventory Tracking
On Alfion STS you can track your entire inventory, not just your sets. It enables solo instrument tracking, packaging and batch production.
No Keyboard and Mouse
Alfion STS works using only barcode readers, without the need for a keyboard and mouse. It has been carefully designed to be user friendly.
Language Support and Updates
All development of Alfion STS was done by Alfion. It supports eight languages including Turkish, French and English. It is open to any suggestions and updates.
Detailed Reporting
Alfion STS provides detailed reporting throughout the entire sterilization process. A wide range of reports such as set history, washing device performance and operator performance are provided.
New in the Latest Releases
Alfion STS is developed continuously. The main additions of the latest releases:
AI Recommendation Module New
Finds the situations that need attention in the records every day: a missing Bowie-Dick test, a positive biological test, expired stock, operations left open. An optional module that runs in the hospital, without internet.
Multi-Site Group Portal
Groups with more than one hospital follow the reports and charts of every site from a single web portal.
HIS Integration
Set and instrument status is presented to the hospital information system through a secure, read-only service; the integrator receives an OpenAPI contract.
Test and Quality Records
Bowie-Dick, biological, leak and protein tests are stored with the cycle number and operator; the daily test report and end-of-day printouts take one key press.
Record History
Who changed what and when in set, instrument, consumable and department definitions, with the old and new value.
Alfion STS Sample Application
Istanbul Bahçelievler State Hospital
The Alfion STS surgical instrument tracking system is used in the central sterilization unit of Istanbul Bahçelievler State Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in Istanbul.
Sets, surgical instruments and consumables are tracked on 9 terminals: Operating Room Dirty Area, Sterilization Dirty Area, Clean Area Set Control (x2), Hydrogen Peroxide, Packing Area, Autoclave, Sterile Storage and Operating Room Sterile Storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can find all the details about Alfion STS in this section.
The number of terminals the software is installed on is unlimited and, if the hospital requests, no fee is charged for new terminals to be added. In case of malfunctions that may occur in computers, no fee is charged for reinstalling the software during the 2-year warranty period. When the warranty period ends, the hospital continues to use the software for an unlimited period of time, and in case of a technical support or training request, billing is made or an annual maintenance contract is signed.
In the environments listed below, as many terminals can be installed as the hospital demands.
- Operating Room Intake
- Dirty Area Intake
- Dirty Area Washer Disinfector
- Clean Area Set Control
- Clean Area Packaging
- Clean Area Solo Instrument
- Clean Area Hydrogen Peroxide
- Clean Area Ethylene Oxide
- Clean Area Autoclave Loading
- Sterilization Sterile Storage
- Operating Room Sterile Storage
During the 2-year warranty period, all updates and improvements in the software are installed free of charge. Since the software is completely developed by Alfion, revisions requested by the hospital can be developed in the software.
All data is stored on a server in the hospital's own local network. There is no limit on the information to be stored on the server and the hospital can use the software for an unlimited time. The latest installation files of the software are available on the Internet in an accessible directory and hospital IT staff can access it upon request.
All sets, solo instruments and consumables can be added to the system and the inventory can be viewed on all terminals. The system also allows batch production of consumables.
All users can log in to the system with a user ID card. The software works using only barcode readers without the need for a keyboard and mouse. All screens are designed large and simple. For this reason, sterilization users adapt very quickly to the extremely user-friendly interface.
Administrator users can define the required parameters in the system themselves (new autoclave definition, new user definition and so on).
The transmission of data sent by washer disinfectors and sterilizers is commonly done via the RS232 serial port. With this method, Alfion STS integrates with all devices, reads the data and saves it to the system.
The portable laser marking device is positioned in the sterilization unit and the entire laser marking process is done on site. You do not need to take the sets out of the hospital. This simplifies the process of identifying marked instruments in the system.
There are operational user and administrator roles in the system. Each user can operate within the limits of their authorization. Users in the administrator role have access to the reporting and overview screens. The following reports can be accessed through the system.
- User set and instrument scan performance
- User login details
- Set sterilization counter
- Sterilizer and washer disinfector run counts
- Sterilizer and washer disinfector details
- Set location history
- Monthly set performance
- Set and instrument scan counter
- Sets with missing and defective instruments
- Intake counters by department
Every report exports to Excel.
Yes. The group portal connects to each site's database and merges the results under the site name. It offers charts comparing sites, ready-made reports and Excel export; a site that cannot be reached does not block the others.
Yes. The integration service presents set, solo instrument and reusable item data with authentication and read-only access. The integrator receives a machine-readable OpenAPI contract and an integration guide.
No. The rules run on the hospital server and only read the STS database. Internet is needed only for the optional cloud service; even then only aggregate numbers leave the hospital, and patient or staff information is never sent.
What Alfion STS Offers You in Summary
- Design according to the demands and user habits of hospital staff
- High performance, flexible and dynamic infrastructure
- Optimal instrument protection with the ideal laser marking method
- Encrypted data backup
- Washer disinfector and sterilizer integration
- Staff performance monitoring
- 24/7 support service and continuous updates
References
List of health institutions using the Alfion Sterilization Tracking System
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Istanbul Kartal Koşuyolu Heart Hospital
Kartal / Istanbul
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Kocaeli University Hospital
İzmit / Kocaeli
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Istanbul Memorial Göztepe Hospital
Göztepe / Istanbul
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Acıbadem Kayseri Hospital
Melikgazi / Kayseri
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Ankara Sincan Training and Research Hospital
Sincan / Ankara
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Hatay Defne State Hospital
Defne / Hatay
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Hatay Training and Research Hospital
Antakya / Hatay
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Kahramanmaraş State Hospital
Kahramanmaraş
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Kahramanmaraş Necip Fazıl City Hospital
Dulkadiroğlu / Kahramanmaraş
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Istanbul Bahçelievler State Hospital
Bahçelievler / Istanbul
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LÖSANTE Children's and Adult Hospital
Gölbaşı / Ankara
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Istanbul Beylikdüzü State Hospital
Beylikdüzü / Istanbul
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Hôpital Militaire de Djibouti
Djibouti / Africa
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Istanbul Avcılar Murat Kölük State Hospital
Avcılar / Istanbul
Contact Us
Please contact us to get more detailed information about Alfion STS or to request a demo.
- Alfion Software Solutions
- +(90) 537 240 00 53
- info@alfion.com.tr
- www.alfion.com.tr
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Address
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