FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- An important step in infection control is documentation and reporting of the sterilization process for individual surgical instruments. To address this issue, Censis Technologies, Inc., based in Franklin, Tenn., has created Censitrac, a system that tracks and manages surgical tools at the individual instrument level, ensuring that surgical instruments arrive at the operating room clean, complete and on-time. Censitrac not only helps hospitals comply with regulations, but the technology can also improve patient care. In addition to tracking surgical instruments, Censitrac significantly reduces lost or misplaced instruments and ensures that each tray is assembled properly.
Censitrac is a comprehensive instrument management system that tracks and manages individual surgical instruments. Censitrac utilizes a proprietary marking technology to bond a permanent mark on surgical instruments. It provides the ability to interpret the mark and use proprietary software, making it one of the most comprehensive surgical instrument management systems available. Accurate tray assembly, proper instrument maintenance, sterilization documentation, case tracking for infection control, employee productivity and equipment logistic management are monitored through the Censitrac reporting package.
Censis Technologies will present information on Censitrac at the upcoming Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. annual meeting June 19-23 in Baltimore.
Since the official product launch of Censitrac in April 2003, Censis has 36 facilities under contract in the U.S. Recent clients include Central DuPage Health (Winfield, Ill.), Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (Park Ridge, Ill.), Geisinger Health System (Danville, Pa.), Banner Health (Phoenix), Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Albany, Ga.) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, Tenn.).
Source: Censis Technologies, Inc.
Beyond the Surface: Rethinking Environmental Hygiene Validation at Exchange25
June 30th 2025Environmental hygiene is about more than just shiny surfaces. At Exchange25, infection prevention experts urged the field to look deeper, rethink blame, and validate cleaning efforts across the entire care environment, not just EVS tasks.
Getting Down and Dirty With PPE: Presentations at HSPA by Jill Holdsworth and Katie Belski
June 26th 2025In the heart of the hospital, decontamination technicians tackle one of health care’s dirtiest—and most vital—jobs. At HSPA 2025, 6 packed workshops led by experts Jill Holdsworth and Katie Belski spotlighted the crucial, often-overlooked art of PPE removal. The message was clear: proper doffing saves lives, starting with your own.
Streamlined IFU Access Boosts Infection Control and Staff Efficiency
June 17th 2025A hospital-wide quality improvement project has transformed how staff access critical manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs), improving infection prevention compliance and saving time through a standardized, user-friendly digital system supported by unit-based training and interdepartmental collaboration.
Spring Into Safety: How Seasonal Deep Cleaning Strengthens Hospital Infection Control
June 13th 2025Rooted in ancient rituals of renewal, spring-cleaning has evolved from cultural tradition to a vital infection prevention strategy in modern hospitals—one that blends seasonal deep cleaning with advanced disinfection to reduce pathogens, improve air quality, and protect patients.
AHE Exchange Summit 2025 Brings EVS and Infection Prevention Experts Together in Columbus, Ohio
June 9th 2025The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) is set to host its largest event of the year—Exchange Summit 2025—from June 8 to 11 in Columbus, Ohio. With over 600 environmental services (EVS) professionals expected to attend, this year’s conference focuses heavily on infection prevention, interdepartmental collaboration, and education that empowers frontline health care support leaders to improve patient safety and operational efficiency.