JP2020173757A - Information processing device, control method therefor, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a technique for printing information for identifying a sterilized object on a package exterior sheet to be placed on the exterior of a package of the sterilized object.SOLUTION: In an assembly and packaging process, chemical indicator identification information is printed on a surface of a package exterior sheet as an identification information section, and equipment information on equipment set selected by a user is printed on the surface of the package exterior sheet.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, a control method, and a program thereof, and in particular, a technique for printing information for identifying the object to be sterilized on a sheet for external packaging arranged outside the package of the object to be sterilized. Regarding.

Conventionally, Patent Document 1 has proposed a method of assigning an ID number to each surgical device and managing each surgical device.

Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a chemical indicator provided with a barcode identification mark 71 for identifying the sterilizer 12.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 7-178106 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-307088

Conventionally, a paper on which the name of the object to be sterilized is written by the user is attached to the outside of the package of the object to be sterilized so that the user can confirm the object to be sterilized inside the package from the outside of the package. However, the work of the user was complicated.

Further, each of the above patent documents is read by a reading device because, for example, the identification information included in the indicator to be put in the package does not function as information for identifying the object to be sterilized in the package. It was not possible to identify the object to be sterilized in the package based on the identification information.

The present invention provides a mechanism for printing information for identifying the object to be sterilized on a sheet for external packaging arranged outside the package of the object to be sterilized.

The present invention is an information processing device for printing the identification information included in the indicator on a packaging external sheet arranged outside the packaging of the object to be sterilized, and the receiving means for receiving the input of the object to be sterilized and the indicator The acquisition means for acquiring the identification information read by the reading device, the associating means for associating the object to be sterilized for which the input is received by the reception means with the identification information acquired by the acquisition means, and the above. It is characterized by including a print instruction means for giving a print instruction to a printing apparatus to print print data including identification information acquired by the acquisition means on the packaging external sheet.

Further, the present invention is an information processing apparatus that prints on a chemical indicator including a packaging internal sheet and a packaging external sheet having a discolored portion that is discolored by sterilizing gas, and is a receiving means for receiving input of an object to be sterilized. And, it is print data that prints the character information indicating the object to be sterilized that has been input by the receiving means on the sheet for the outside of the package, and the identification information for identifying the object to be sterilized is printed on the sheet for the inside of the package. It is characterized by including a generation means for generating print data to be printed and a print instruction means for giving a print instruction to a printing apparatus for the print data generated by the generation means.

According to the present invention, the work of the user can be reduced and the management efficiency can be improved.

An example of the system configuration of the information processing system of the present invention is shown. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of an information processing device applicable to the server 101, the surgery management system 122, and the client terminals 102, 106, 109, 113, 116, and 119 shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process which a server 101 executes in an assembly-packaging process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process which a server 101 executes in a sterilization process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process which a server 101 executes in a storage process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process which a server 101 executes in a payout process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process which a server 101 executes in an opening process / surgical process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process which a server 101 executes in an opening process / surgical process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process which a server 101 executes in a collection process. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a process in which the server 101 outputs (displays) a sterilization management report in response to a request from each client terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the equipment set selection screen 1101. It is a figure which shows an example of the printed chemical indicator 1205. FIG. 13 (A) is an example of the printed chemical indicator 1205 before cutting at the cut 1203, and FIG. 13 (B) is an example of the printed chemical indicator 1205 after cutting at the cut 1203. FIG. 14 (A) is an example of a diagram in which the equipment set and the packaging internal sheet 1301 are put in the packaging material 1401, and FIG. 14 (B) is the packaging material 1401 containing the equipment set and the packaging internal sheet 1301. This is an example of a drawing in which a lid is attached to the lid and a packaging external sheet 1302 is attached to the lid. It is a figure which shows an example of the data table stored in the storage means such as the external memory of a server 101. It is a figure which shows an example of each alert screen (1600, 1601, 1603 to 1607), and the display screen (1602) which shows the assembly method and maintenance method of an equipment, and how to put an equipment set in a package. It is a figure which shows an example of a cycle report. It is a figure which shows an example of a predetermined condition. An example of the sterilization management report 1901 is shown. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation information (order information) 2001. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation information (order information) 2001 displayed on the client terminal 116. It is a figure which shows an example of the unprinted chemical indicator 1205. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process which a server 101 executes in an assembly-packaging process. It is a figure which shows an example of the chemical indicator 1205, and the outer packaging sheet 1302.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

First, the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 22.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration of the information processing system of the present invention.

The information processing system shown in FIG. 1 is a system including each client terminal (102, 106, 109, 113, 116, 119) installed in the hospital, a server 101, and a surgery management system 122. The server 101 and the surgery management system 122 may be installed in the hospital.

In this embodiment, each client terminal will be described as an example of installing it in a hospital, but it may be a facility that performs sterilization instead of a hospital. Similarly, the server 101 and the surgery management system 122 may be installed in a sterilization facility instead of a hospital.

The server 101 is an application example of the information processing apparatus of the present invention, and is an apparatus for printing on a chemical indicator including a packaging internal sheet and a packaging external sheet having a discolored portion that is discolored by a sterilizing gas.

As shown in FIG. 1, the hospital has a central material room, a cleaning room, an assembly area, a sterilization area, a sterilization area, a delivery area, and an operating room / surgery preparation room. Here, the assembly area and the sterilization area will be described as the same room, and the sterilization area and the delivery area will be described as the same room.

In the central material room, a client terminal 102, a reading device 103 communicably connected to the client terminal 102, and an imaging device 104 communicably connected to the client terminal 102 are installed. The reading device 103 is a device that reads the identification information unit (1202, 1204) of the indicator (chemical indicator 1205) described later and the discoloration unit 1201. That is, the reading device 103 uses the identification information unit (1202, 1204) and the color changing unit 1201 as numerical values (here, the numerical values of the colors are, for example, chromaticity, color gamut, RGB value). , Any numerical value for specifying a color, such as a color value.) Is read. In the present embodiment, "a value obtained by quantifying the color of the discolored portion 1201" will be referred to as a color value. Further, the reading device 103 reads the information (identification information) recorded in the identification information unit, transmits the color value together with the identification information to the client terminal 102, and the client terminal 102 sends the color value and the color value to the server 101. Information (identification information) can also be transmitted. Each reading device and each client terminal shown in FIG. 1 has a function of performing the same processing.

The identification information unit (1202, 1204) is, for example, a code such as a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code. The information recorded in the identification information unit is the identification information that identifies the chemical indicator 1205. As will be described in detail later, the information recorded in the identification information unit is information that functions as information for identifying the object to be sterilized as a result. The chemical indicator is also simply called CI. Further, the image pickup device 104 is a digital camera.

In addition, the central materials room is a room where the objects to be sterilized (equipment and sets of each equipment (equipment set)) used in the operating room / surgery preparation room are collected and the type of equipment set and the number of equipment are confirmed. is there. Therefore, the process in the central material room is called the recovery process.

The washing room is a room in which a worker (user) disassembles the equipment confirmed in the central material room into each item and cleans each item with the washing machine 105. The process in the cleaning room is called the cleaning process.

In the assembly area, a worker (user) assembles each item washed by the washing machine 105 into equipment, and sets the equipment set in a packaging material such as a sterilization container and wraps it. Therefore, the process in the assembly area is called the assembly / packaging process.

A reading device 107, an imaging device 108, a client terminal 106, and a printing device 100 are installed in the assembly area, and the client terminal 106 can communicate with the reading device 107, the imaging device 108, and the printing device 100. It is connected. Here, the printing device 100 is, for example, a printer such as a label printer, an inkjet printer, or a laser beam printer, and in response to a printing instruction from the client terminal 106, the identification information unit and equipment information described later are applied to various indicators. Can be printed.

In the sterilization area, an operator (user) puts the equipment set assembled and packaged in the assembly area into the sterilization chamber of the sterilizer 112 and sterilizes it. Therefore, the process in the sterilization area is called the sterilization process.

The sterilization area includes a reading device 110 and a client terminal 109, and the client terminal 109 is communicably connected to the reading device 110.

The sterilizer 112 has, for example, a general double-door specification, and the equipment set can be put into the sterilizer chamber of the sterilizer 112 from the sterilization area, and the equipment set sterilized in the sterilizer chamber of the sterilizer 112 is It is configured so that it can be taken out directly from the sterilization chamber in the sterilized area described later. Further, the sterilizer 112 is not one, but a plurality of types of sterilizers are installed, and a type of sterilizer that uses hydrogen peroxide gas as a sterilizer gas or a type that uses high-pressure steam of water as a sterilizer gas. There are sterilizers and sterilizers that use formalin as a sterilizing gas.

In the sterilized area, the operator (user) takes out the equipment set sterilized in the sterilizer room of the sterilizer 112 directly from the sterilizer room and stores it. Therefore, the process in the sterilized area is called the storage process.

The sterilized area includes a reading device 114 and a client terminal 113, and the client terminal 113 is communicably connected to the reading device 114.

The payout area is an area where the worker (user) pays out the stored equipment set to the operating room / surgery preparation room. Therefore, the process in the payout area is called the payout process.

A reading device 117, an imaging device 118, and a client terminal 116 are installed in the payout area, and the client terminal 116 is communicably connected to the reading device 117 and the imaging device 118.

In the operating room / surgery preparation room, a worker (user) opens the packaging material that wraps the paid-out equipment set, checks the equipment set, and uses the equipment set in surgery. Therefore, the process in the operating room / surgical preparation room is called the opening process / surgical process.

A reading device 120, an imaging device 121, and a client terminal 119 are installed in the operating room / surgery preparation room, and the client terminal 119 is communicably connected to the reading device 120 and the imaging device 121.

Equipment sets used in the operating room / preparation room are collected in the central materials room.

The client terminals (102, 106, 109, 113, 116, 119), the sterilizer 112, and the washer 105 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other, and the server 101 and the surgery management system 122 are connected to each other. It is connected so that it can communicate. Each client terminal (102, 106, 109, 113, 116, 119) functions as an input / output terminal (display terminal, input terminal) of the server 101.

The management procedure (flow) of the equipment or the object to be sterilized of the equipment set is the order of collection process, cleaning process, assembly / packaging process, sterilization process, storage process, dispensing process, opening process / surgical process. That is, the processes shown in FIGS. 3 to 9 below are executed in this order.
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FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of an information processing device applicable to the server 101, the surgery management system 122, and the client terminals 102, 106, 109, 113, 116, and 119 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the information processing apparatus includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 201, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 203, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 202, an input controller 205, and a video controller 206 via a system bus 204. The memory controller 207 and the communication I / F controller 208 are connected.

The CPU 201 comprehensively controls each device and controller connected to the system bus 204.

The storage device such as the ROM 203 or the external memory 211 is a control program executed by the CPU 201, such as a BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) or an OS (Operating System), or a computer-readable and executable program for realizing the information processing method. And holds various necessary data (including data table).

The RAM 202 functions as a main memory, a work area, and the like of the CPU 201. The CPU 201 realizes various operations by loading a program or the like necessary for executing the process from the ROM 203 or the external memory 211 into the RAM 202 and executing the loaded program.

The input controller 205 controls the input from the input device 209 (input device). Examples of the input device 209 include pointing devices such as a keyboard, touch panel, and mouse.

When the input device 209 is a touch panel, the user can give various instructions by pressing (touching with a finger or the like) the icon, the cursor, or the button displayed on the touch panel.

Further, the touch panel may be a touch panel such as a multi-touch screen that can detect the position touched by a plurality of fingers.

The video controller 206 controls the display on an external output device such as the display device 210. The display shall include the display of a notebook computer integrated with the main body. The external output device is not limited to the display, and may be, for example, a projector. Further, as for the device that can be accepted by the above-mentioned touch operation, the input device 209 is provided.

The video controller 206 can control a video memory (VRAM) for performing display control, a part of the RAM 202 can be used as a video memory area, and a dedicated video memory is separately provided. Is also possible.

The memory controller 207 controls access to the external memory 211. As the external memory, a boot program, various applications, font data, a user file, an edit file, an external storage device (hard disk) for storing various data, and a memory such as a flexible disk (FD) can be used.

The communication I / F controller 208 connects and communicates with an external device via a network, and executes communication control processing on the network. For example, communication using TCP / IP, Wi-Fi, and communication using a 3G line and an LTE line are possible.

A storage device such as the external memory 211 is a medium for permanently storing information, and its form is not limited to a storage device such as a hard disk. For example, it may be a medium such as SSD (Solid State Drive).

It can also be used as a temporary memory area during various processes performed by the communication terminal in this embodiment.

The CPU 201 enables display on the display device 210 by, for example, executing an outline font expansion (rasterization) process in the display information area in the RAM 202. Further, the CPU 201 enables a user instruction with a mouse cursor or the like (not shown) on the display device 210.
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Next, the process executed by the server 101 in the assembly / packaging process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the server 101 in the assembly / packaging process.

The processing of each step shown in FIG. 3 is realized by the CPU of the server 101 loading the program stored in the storage means such as an external memory into the RAM and executing it.

First, in the cleaning step, the user takes out each item constituting each equipment of the equipment set cleaned by the cleaning machine 105 from the cleaning machine 105.

The server 101 displays the equipment set selection screen (FIG. 11) on the client terminal 106.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the equipment set selection screen 1101.

The equipment set selection screen 1101 displays a pull-down 1102 for selecting a clinical department, an equipment set name used in the clinical department selected in the pull-down 1102, the type (model) of the equipment set, and the number of equipment constituting the equipment set. This is a screen for displaying the display field 1103 to be displayed.

When the server 101 receives the clinical department selected by the user from the client terminal 106 via the equipment set selection screen 1101, the equipment set name stored in the equipment set information 1501 corresponding to the selected clinical department, The type (model) of the equipment set and the number of equipment are acquired, and the acquired information is displayed in the display field 1103 of the equipment set selection screen 1101 of the client terminal 106.

Then, the user selects a record of the equipment set name, the type (model) of the equipment set, and the number of equipment displayed in the display field 1103.

When the server 101 receives the equipment set name, the type (model) of the equipment set, and the number of equipment selected by the user via the display field 1103 from the client terminal 106, the received equipment set name and the type of equipment set ( The model) and the record of the equipment set information 1501 stored corresponding to the number of equipments are specified (S301). S301 is an application example of the receiving means that accepts the input of the object to be sterilized.

Here, the data table shown in the equipment set information 1501 shown in FIG. 15 will be described.

The equipment set information 1501 shown in FIG. 15 is a data table stored in a storage means such as an external memory of the server 101.

The equipment set information 1501 includes "clinical subject", "equipment set name", "equipment set type (model)", "number of equipment", "assembly method", "placement in packaging", and "maintenance method". , "Shape for each device", "Sterilization method", "Sterilizer", "Indicator type", "Sterilization expiration date" are included, and these items are associated and stored. Data indicating the clinical department is stored in this "clinical department", and data of the equipment set name is stored in the "equipment set name". Further, in the "equipment set type (model)", data indicating the type (model) of the equipment set is stored. In the "number of equipment", the number of equipment constituting the equipment set is stored. In addition, data indicating an assembly method for assembling the items constituting the equipment to make the equipment is stored in the "assembly method", and the assembled equipment is placed in the packaging in the "placement in the package". Data indicating the position and how to place it in is stored.

Further, the "maintenance method" stores data indicating the maintenance method of the equipment set, and the "shape for each equipment" stores data (shape information) indicating the shape for each equipment. That is, in the "shape for each equipment", shape information is stored for each equipment constituting the equipment set. Further, in the "sterilization method", a sterilization method such as a sterilization method using hydrogen peroxide gas or a sterilization method by high pressure steam sterilization is stored as a sterilization method suitable for sterilization of the equipment set. The "sterilizer" stores data indicating the model and type of sterilizer sterilized by the sterilization method. Further, in the "type of indicator", data indicating the sterilization method and the type of indicator used in the sterilizer are stored. In addition, the "sterilization expiration date" stores the sterilization expiration date (for example, 3 months), which is the expiration date for allowing the patient to use the sterilized object to be sterilized from the date of sterilization. Has been done. The sterilization expiration date is set according to the sterilization method and the type of sterilizer.

The user sets the unused and unprinted chemical indicator 1205 shown in FIG. 22 to be used for sterilization in the reading device 107.

Then, the reading device 107 reads the color value of the discolored portion 1201 of the package internal sheet 1301 of the chemical indicator 1205 shown in FIG. 22, which is unused and unprinted to be used for sterilization.

The chemical indicator 1205 to be read here is a chemical indicator 1205 composed of a packaging internal sheet 1301 to be inserted inside the packaging material 1401 and a packaging external sheet 1302 to be attached to the outside of the packaging material 1401. Then, the reading device 107 transmits the read information (specifically, the color value of the color changing unit 1201) to the client terminal 106. When the client terminal 106 acquires the information, the client terminal 106 transmits the information to the server 101. Then, the server 101 acquires the information (specifically, the color value of the color changing unit 1201) (S302).

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the unprinted chemical indicator 1205.

Here, the configuration of the unprinted chemical indicator 1205 will be described with reference to FIG.

The chemical indicator 1205 shown in FIG. 22 has a cut 1203 between the packaging internal sheet 1301 and the packaging external sheet 1302, and is formed as a single sheet. The presence of the cut 1203 makes it easier for the user to cut at the cut 1203 and separate the packaging internal sheet 1301 and the packaging external sheet 1302.

On the surface of the packaging internal sheet 1301 of FIG. 22, a discolored portion 1201 that is discolored by a sterilizing gas for sterilizing an object to be sterilized such as an equipment set, and an identification information unit 1202 and equipment information 1208 are printed by the printing device 100. It has a print area to be printed. Further, the packaging internal sheet 1301 is a sheet arranged inside a packaging material (sterilized container or the like, which is also simply referred to as a container) for packaging the object to be sterilized. The discolored portion 1201 discolors when it comes into contact with a sterilizing gas for sterilizing the object to be sterilized.

Further, the packaging external sheet 1302 of FIG. 22 is a sheet having a printing area on the surface of which the identification information unit 1204 is printed by the printing device 100, and is arranged outside the packaging material for packaging the object to be sterilized. It is a sheet to be printed. Here, the outside means a position outside the packaging material although it is inside the sterilization chamber of the sterilizer. For example, since the back surface of the packaging outer sheet 1302 includes an adhesive portion 1207 coated with an adhesive, it can be attached to the outer surface of the packaging material, for example. As a result, it becomes difficult to remove the packaging external sheet 1302 from the packaging material, and it becomes difficult to make a mistake in the correspondence between the packaging material and the packaging external sheet 1302.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the back surface of the packaging internal sheet 1301 is a non-adhesive portion 1206 having no adhesive portion. This makes it easier to sterilize the back side of the packaging internal sheet 1301 inside the packaging material with a sterilizer.

In the example of FIG. 15, the back surface of the packaging internal sheet 1301 is a non-adhesive portion 1206, but an adhesive portion may be provided on the 1206.

Returning to the description of FIG.

The server 101 determines whether or not the color value of the discolored portion acquired in S302 is the color value (specified value (predetermined value)) of the initial color of the unused discolored portion 1201. It is determined whether or not the initial color satisfies the specified value (S303).

In the server 101, the color value of the discolored portion acquired in S302 is the color value (specified value (predetermined value)) of the initial color of the unused discolored portion 1201 (the initial color of the discolored portion satisfies the specified value). ) Is determined (S303: YES), the process is shifted to S3031, while the color value of the discolored portion acquired in S302 is the color value of the initial color of the unused discolored portion 1201 (specified value (specified value (specified value)). If it is determined that it is not (predetermined value)) (the initial color of the discolored portion does not satisfy the specified value) (S303: NO), the process shifts to S304.

In S304, the server 101 outputs an alert indicating that the initial color of the discolored portion does not satisfy the specified value to the client terminal 106. Specifically, the server 101 causes the client terminal 106 to display a display indicating that the initial color of the discolored portion does not satisfy the specified value (S304). The alert screen 0 (1600) shown in FIG. 16 is an example of the alert screen displayed on the client terminal 106 in S304. Then, the process is returned to S302.

Then, when it is determined in S303 that the initial color of the discolored portion satisfies the specified value (YES), the server 101 can press the print button for receiving the print instruction by the user in S3031 (actively). ) Display on the display unit of the client terminal 106.

The user sets the unused and unprinted chemical indicator 1205 shown in FIG. 22 to be used for sterilization in the paper feed section of the printing apparatus 100.

Then, when the client terminal 106 receives the user pressing the print button, the client terminal 106 issues a print instruction to the server 101, and the server 101 receives the print instruction (S3031).

Then, the server 101 generates print data to be printed on the indicator (S3032), transmits the print data to the printing device 100, and gives a print instruction (S3033).

S3033 and S3093 are application examples of the print instruction means of the present invention, and give a print instruction to the printing apparatus of the print data generated by the generation means.

Here, the print data includes an indicator to be printed, an identification information unit (1202, 1204) including identification information for identifying the equipment set selected in S301, and equipment information 1208 related to the equipment selected in S301. Including. In S3032, the server 101 generates identification information for identifying the indicator and the object to be sterilized (the equipment set), and generates print data including the identification information unit including the generated identification information.

In addition, the equipment information 1208 includes the "clinical department", "equipment set name", and "equipment set type (model)" selected in S301, and the "sterilization method" and "sterilization" corresponding to these information. Includes "expiration date". In S3032, the server 101 is stored in the equipment set information 1501 (FIG. 15) corresponding to the "medical treatment subject", the "equipment set name", and the "equipment set type (model)" selected in S301. The "sterilization method" and "sterilization expiration date" are specified, and the "medical subject", the "equipment set name", the "equipment set type (model)", the "sterilization method", and the "sterilization effective" are specified. Generate print data including "deadline".

S3032 and S3092 are application examples of the generation means of the present invention, and are print data for printing character information indicating an object to be sterilized that has been input by the receiving means on a packaging external sheet to identify the object to be sterilized. Print data for printing the identification information on the packaging internal sheet is generated.

Then, when the printing device 100 receives the print data from the server 101, the paper feeding device of the printing device 100 conveys the indicator set in the paper feeding unit. The printing device 100 is a sensor of the printing device 100 that detects the paper size, detects the size of the indicator during transportation, and transmits the detected size to the server 101.

When the server 101 acquires the size of the indicator from the printing device 100 (S3034), the server 101 identifies the type of the indicator conveyed by the printing device 100 from the acquired size.

The server 101 stores the type of the indicator for each size of the indicator, and can specify the type of the indicator of the size acquired in S3034.

Then, in S305, the server 101 determines whether or not the type of the specified indicator is the type of the indicator of the sterilization method for the equipment set selected in S301.

S305 is an application example of the determination means of the present invention, and is an indicator of a type corresponding to the object to be sterilized that has received input by the reception means, and determines whether or not printing is performed by the printing apparatus.

Specifically, the server 101 has the type of indicator stored in the equipment set information 1501 and the type of indicator specified from the size corresponding to the clinical department selected in S301 and the equipment set name. Determine if they match. Then, if it is determined that they match (S305: YES), the process proceeds to S306, and the printing apparatus 100 prints the chemical indicator. If it is determined that they do not match (S305: NO), the server 101 proceeds to process S3051 and gives an instruction to stop the printing process to the indicator by the printing device 100 (S3051). Then, the server 101 advances the process to S307.

In S307, the server 101 outputs an alert to the client terminal 106 indicating that the indicator set in the printing apparatus 100 is not the indicator of the sterilization method corresponding to the equipment set selected in S301. Specifically, the server 101 causes the client terminal 106 to display the alert screen 1 (1601) shown in FIG. 16 (S307). Then, the process is returned to S302.

S307 is an application example of the display means of the present invention, and is an indicator of the type corresponding to the object to be sterilized that has been input by the receiving means by the judging means, and when it is judged that the printing device does not print, the determination is made. Display the result as an alert.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a printed chemical indicator 1205.

Here, the configuration of the printed chemical indicator 1205 will be described with reference to FIG.

On the printed chemical indicator 1205, an identification information unit (1202, 1204) and equipment information 1208 are printed on each of the packaging internal sheet 1301 and the packaging external sheet 1302. In the example of FIG. 12, the equipment information 1208 is printed on the packaging internal sheet 1301, but it is not essential that the equipment information 1208 is printed on the packaging internal sheet 1301.

Further, the packaging external sheet 1302 is a sheet provided with an identification information unit 124 on its surface, and is a sheet arranged outside the packaging material for packaging the object to be sterilized. Here, the outside means a position outside the packaging material although it is inside the sterilization chamber of the sterilizer. For example, since the back surface of the packaging outer sheet 1302 includes an adhesive portion 1207 coated with an adhesive, it can be attached to the outer surface of the packaging material, for example. As a result, it becomes difficult to remove the packaging external sheet 1302 from the packaging material, and it becomes difficult to make a mistake in the correspondence between the packaging material and the packaging external sheet 1302.

The identification information recorded in the identification information unit 1202 and the identification information recorded in the identification information unit 1204 are the same information.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the back surface of the packaging internal sheet 1301 is a non-adhesive portion 1206 having no adhesive portion. This makes it easier to sterilize the back side of the packaging internal sheet 1301 inside the packaging material with a sterilizer.

Returning to the description of FIG.

In S306, the server 101 performs the association processing between the identification information generated in S3032 and the information of the equipment set.

Specifically, the server 101 includes "medical subjects", "equipment set names", "equipment set types (models)", and "shapes for each equipment" included in the record of the equipment set information 1501 specified in S301. , "Sterilization method", "sterilizer", and "type of indicator" are acquired as information of the equipment set and stored in the record of the sterilization management table 1504 shown in FIG. Then, the server 101 stores the identification information generated in S3032 in the "identification information of the identification information unit of the indicator for packaging" of the record.

The user then sets the unused chemical indicator in the cold spot in the sterilization chamber on the reader 107. The indicator to be processed in the subsequent processes from S308 to S313 is an unused chemical indicator placed in the cold spot.

Then, the reading device 107 reads the color value of the discolored portion 1201 of the package internal sheet 1301 of the unused chemical indicator 1205 to be used for sterilization. The chemical indicator 1205 to be read here is a chemical indicator placed in a cold spot in the sterilization chamber of the sterilizer, and is, for example, a chemical indicator used for PCD (process challenge device). (It is not intended to be placed inside the packaging material 1401 or attached to the outside of the packaging material 1401.)
Then, the reading device 107 transmits the read information (specifically, the color value of the color changing unit 1201) to the client terminal 106. When the client terminal 106 acquires the information, the client terminal 106 transmits the information to the server 101. When the server 101 acquires the information, the server 101 acquires the color value of the discolored portion included in the information (S308).

Then, the server 101 determines whether or not the color value of the discolored portion acquired in 308 (is the color value (specified value (predetermined value)) of the initial color of the unused discolored portion 1201) as in S303. By doing so, it is determined whether or not the initial color of the color changing portion 1201 satisfies the specified value (S309).

In the server 101, the color value of the discolored portion acquired in S308 is the color value (specified value (predetermined value)) of the initial color of the unused discolored portion 1201 (the initial color of the discolored portion satisfies the specified value). ) (S309: YES), the process shifts to S3091, while the color value of the discolored portion acquired in S308 is the color value of the initial color of the unused discolored portion 1201 (specified value (specified value (specified value)). If it is determined that it is not (predetermined value)) (the initial color of the discolored portion does not satisfy the specified value) (S309: NO), the process shifts to S310.

In S310, the server 101 outputs an alert indicating that the initial color of the discolored portion does not satisfy the specified value to the client terminal 106. Specifically, the server 101 causes the client terminal 106 to display a display indicating that the initial color of the discolored portion does not satisfy the specified value (S310). The alert screen 0 (1600) shown in FIG. 16 is an example of the alert screen displayed on the client terminal 106 in S310. Then, the process is returned to S308.

Then, when it is determined in S308 that the initial color of the discolored portion satisfies the specified value (YES), the server 101 can press the print button for receiving the print instruction by the user in S3091 (actively). ) Display on the display unit of the client terminal 106.

The user sets the unused and unprinted chemical indicator 1205 (for PCD) shown in FIG. 22 to be used for sterilization in the paper feed section of the printing apparatus 100.

Then, when the client terminal 106 receives the user pressing the print button, the client terminal 106 issues a print instruction to the server 101, and the server 101 accepts the print instruction (S3091).

Then, the server 101 generates print data to be printed on the indicator (S3092), transmits the print data to the printing device 100, and gives a print instruction (S3093).

Here, since the print data to be generated is the same as the print data generated in S3032, the description thereof will be omitted.

Then, when the printing device 100 receives the print data from the server 101, the paper feeding device of the printing device 100 conveys the indicator set in the paper feeding unit. The printing device 100 is a sensor of the printing device 100 that detects the paper size, detects the size of the indicator during transportation, and transmits the detected size to the server 101.

When the server 101 acquires the size of the indicator from the printing device 100 (S3094), the server 101 identifies the type of the indicator conveyed by the printing device 100 from the acquired size.

The server 101 stores the type of the indicator for each size of the indicator, and can specify the type of the indicator of the size acquired in S3094.

Then, in S311 the server 101 determines whether or not the type of the specified indicator is the type of the sterilization method indicator for the equipment set selected in S301.

Specifically, the server 101 has the type of indicator stored in the equipment set information 1501 and the type of indicator specified from the size corresponding to the clinical department selected in S301 and the equipment set name. Determine if they match. Then, when it is determined that they match (S311: YES), the process proceeds to S313, and the printing apparatus 100 prints the chemical indicator. If it is determined that they do not match (S311: NO), the server 101 proceeds to process S3095 and gives an instruction to stop the printing process on the indicator by the printing device 100 (S3095). Then, the server 101 advances the process to S312.

In S312, the server 101 outputs an alert to the client terminal 106 indicating that the indicator set in the printing apparatus 100 is not the indicator of the sterilization method corresponding to the equipment set selected in S301. Specifically, the server 101 causes the client terminal 106 to display the alert screen 1 (1601) shown in FIG. 16 (S312). Then, the process is returned to S308.

In S313, the server 101 performs associative processing with the identification information of the chemical indicator for the cold spot generated in S3092 and the information of the equipment set selected in S301.

Specifically, the server 101 converts the identification information of the chemical indicator for the cold spot generated in S3092 into the "identification information of the identification information unit of the indicator for the cold spot" of the record subjected to the association processing in S306. By storing the information, the identification information generated in S3092 and the information of the equipment set are associated with each other.

Next, the server 101 acquires each data of the "assembly method", "placement method in the package", and "maintenance method" of the record specified in S301. Then, based on the data, the server 101 puts data indicating an assembly method for assembling the items constituting each equipment of the equipment set of the type (model) of the equipment set received in S301, and the assembled equipment in the package. A screen (1602) including data indicating the placement position and placement method and data indicating the maintenance method of the equipment set is displayed on the client terminal 106 (S314).

The screen of 1602 in FIG. 16 is an example of a screen to be displayed on the client terminal 106 in S314.

Then, the user refers to the screen displayed in S314, assembles the equipment by combining each item, and arranges each equipment in the packaging material such as a sterilization container.

Then, the image pickup apparatus 108 photographs each equipment (equipment set) arranged in the sterilization container by photographing the sterilization container in which each equipment is arranged from above before the packaging material is covered. The image pickup apparatus 108 transmits the captured image to the client terminal 106, and the client terminal 106 transmits the image to the server 101. Then, the server 101 acquires the image from the client terminal 106 (S315).

The server 101 analyzes the image acquired in S315 and specifies the type (model) of the equipment set of each equipment included in the image and the number of equipment of the equipment included in the image (S316).

Specifically, the server 101 corresponds to (matches) the data (shape information) stored in the "shape for each equipment" of the equipment set information 1501 shown in FIG. 15 from the images acquired in S315. And specify the number of the specified equipment (number of equipment). Then, the server 101 specifies the type (model) of the equipment set of the specified equipment. For example, since the server 101 stores the shape information for each equipment constituting the equipment set in the “shape for each equipment” of the equipment set information 1501 shown in FIG. 15, the “shape for each equipment” of the specified equipment is stored. By specifying the "equipment set type (model)" of the "shape" record, the equipment set type (model) of the specified equipment can be specified.

Then, the server 101 determines whether or not the type and the number of equipment sets selected in S301 match the type (model) and the number of equipment sets specified in S316 ( S317).

Specifically, in the server 101, the number of equipment specified in S316 matches the number of equipment stored in the "number of equipment" of the record specified in S301, and the type of equipment set specified in S316. It is determined whether or not the (model) matches the data stored in the "equipment set type" (model) of the record specified in S301.

If it is determined in S317 that the server 101 does not match (NO), the server 101 outputs an alert to the client terminal 106 that the type of equipment and / or the number of equipment is different (S319).

Specifically, the server 101 causes the client terminal 106 to display the alert screen 2 (1603) shown in FIG. In the example of the alert screen 2 (1603), it is displayed that the type (model) of the equipment set selected in S301 and / or the number of equipments are different, but the equipment arranged in the packaging material is selected in S301. It is also possible to display that the equipment is different from the equipment of the type (model) of the equipment set.

Then, when the server 101 executes the process of S319, the server 101 returns the process to S301.

If it is determined in S317 that the server 101 matches (YES), the server 101 outputs (displays) to the client terminal 106 that it is determined in S317 (determination result), and performs processing. Return to S301.

Then, the user puts the packaging internal sheet 1301 cut out at the cut 1203 in the packaging material such as a sterilized container, closes the lid of the packaging material, and attaches the packaging external sheet 1302 to the outer surface of the packaging material. Then, the assembled equipment set is stored as a packaged object to be sterilized.
<Fig. 4>
Next, the process executed by the server 101 in the sterilization step will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed by the server 101 in the sterilization step.

The processing of each step shown in FIG. 4 is realized by the CPU of the server 101 loading the program stored in the storage means such as an external memory into the RAM and executing it.

In the sterilization process, when sterilizing a packaged object to be sterilized (equipment set) stored in the assembly area with a sterilizer, to prevent sterilization with a sterilizer of a sterilization method that is not compatible with the equipment set. Executes the processing of.

First, the reading device 110 reads and acquires the identification information included in the identification information unit 1204 of the packaging external sheet 1302 attached to the outer surface of the packaging material in which the equipment set (object to be sterilized) is packaged, and the client terminal. Send to 109. When the client terminal 109 acquires the identification information, the client terminal 109 transmits the identification information to the server 101, and the server 101 acquires the identification information.

The identification information is an application example of the first specific information for identifying an object to be sterilized by a sterilizer. Then, the server 101 identifies the sterilization method of the equipment set and the sterilization method and / or the sterilizer capable of using the chemical indicator of the identification information from the read identification information.

Specifically, the server 101 identifies a record in which a part of the read identification information (for example, the first two digits of the identification information) is stored corresponding to the indicator information 1502 in FIG. To do. Thereby, the sterilization method of the equipment set and the sterilization method in which the chemical indicator of the identification information can be used, and / or the type of the sterilizer are specified (S401).

The user then operates the reader 110 to read the identification information of the sterilizer attached to or displayed on the sterilizer 112 to be used for sterilizing the equipment set. The identification information referred to here is identification information for identifying the sterilization method of the sterilizer and / or the type of the sterilizer.

The reading device 110 reads and acquires the identification information included in the identification information unit such as the two-dimensional code or the one-dimensional code in which the identification information attached to or displayed on the sterilizer 112 is recorded according to the operation of the user. , Sent to the client terminal 109.

When the client terminal 109 acquires the identification information, it transmits the identification information to the server 101, and the server 101 reads and acquires the identification information of the sterilizer 112 (S402). The identification information is an application example of the second specific information, and functions as information for specifying the sterilization method of the sterilizer. S401 and S402 function as reading means for reading the first specific information and the second specific information.

Then, the server 101 determines whether or not the sterilization method identified by the identification information acquired in S402 is the sterilization method specified in S401 (S403). Thereby, it can be determined whether or not the sterilizer to which the identification information acquired in S402 is attached or displayed is the sterilizer of the sterilization method specified in S401.

In S403, the server 101 can also determine whether or not the type of sterilizer identified by the identification information acquired in S402 is the type of sterilizer specified in S401. That is, it is also possible to determine whether or not the sterilizer to which the identification information acquired in S402 is attached or displayed is the type of sterilization method specified in S401.

Specifically, the server 101 identifies the sterilizer method and the sterilizer (type of sterilizer) stored in the sterilizer information 1503 shown in FIG. 15 corresponding to the identification information acquired in S402. Thereby, the sterilization method and the sterilizer (type of sterilizer) identified by the identification information acquired in S402 can be specified.

S403 is an application example of the determination means, and is a sterilization method corresponding to the object to be sterilized specified by the first specific information read in S401 and a sterilizer specified by the second specific information read in S402. Determine if it matches the sterilization method.

The sterilizer information 1503 shown in FIG. 15 is a data table composed of items of "sterilizer identification information", "sterilization method", "sterilizer", and "type of indicator".

The "sterilizer identification information" stores the sterilization method of the sterilizer and the data of the identification information for identifying the sterilizer (type of sterilizer), and the "sterilizer method" is based on the identification information. Data indicating the sterilization method of the identified sterilizer is stored, and the type of the sterilizer identified by the identification information is stored in the "sterilizer". Further, in the "indicator type", data indicating the sterilization method identified by the identification information and the type of indicator that can be used depending on the type of sterilizer is stored.

In S403, the server 101 determines from the identification information acquired in S402 whether or not the sterilization method specified by referring to the sterilizer information 1503 is the sterilization method specified in S401. In this way, it is determined whether or not the sterilizer to which the identification information acquired in S402 is attached or displayed is the sterilizer of the sterilization method specified in S401.

Alternatively, from the identification information acquired in S402, it is determined whether or not the type of the sterilizer specified by referring to the sterilizer information 1503 is the type of the sterilizer specified in S401. Thereby, it is determined whether or not the sterilizer to which the identification information acquired in S402 is attached or displayed is the type of sterilization method specified in S401.

Then, in the server 101, the sterilization method specified by referring to the sterilizer information 1503 from the identification information acquired in S402 is the sterilization method specified in S401 (the identification information acquired in S402 is attached. Or, when it is determined (S403: YES) that the displayed sterilizer is the sterilizer of the sterilization method specified in S401), or from the identification information acquired in S402, refer to the sterilizer information 1503. The type of sterilizer specified is the type of sterilizer specified in S401 (the sterilizer with or displayed the identification information acquired in S402 is the type of sterilizer specified in S401. If it is determined (S403: YES), the client terminal 109 is displayed (output) that the sterilizer has a sterilization method corresponding to the packaged object to be sterilized (equipment set), and processing is performed. Return to S401.

Further, in the server 101, the sterilization method specified by referring to the sterilizer information 1503 from the identification information acquired in S402 is not the sterilization method specified in S401 (the identification information acquired in S402 is attached. Or, when it is determined (S403: NO) that the displayed sterilizer is not the sterilizer of the sterilization method specified in S401, or from the identification information acquired in S402, refer to the sterilizer information 1503. The type of sterilizer specified is not the type of sterilizer specified in S401 (the sterilizer with or displayed the identification information acquired in S402 is the type of sterilizer specified in S401. If it is determined (S403: NO), an alert screen indicating that the sterilizer is not a sterilizer corresponding to the packaged object to be sterilized (equipment set) (for example, alert screen 3 (1604) in FIG. 16). )) Is displayed (output) on the client terminal 109 (S404), and the process is returned to S402. This makes it possible to prevent sterilization with a sterilizer having a sterilization method that is not compatible with the equipment set.

S404 is an application example of the output means, and when it is determined in S403 that the sterilization method is different (S403: NO), the determination result is output as an alert.

The alert screen 3 of 1604 in FIG. 16 is an example of the alert screen output in S404.

Further, on the alert screen 3 (1604), the sterilization method and the type of the sterilizer specified in S401 are described as "The sterilization method corresponding to the equipment set in the packaging material, and the sterilizer is the sterilization method A and the sterilizer A. Since it is included as a message, it is possible to sterilize by putting the packaged equipment set in an appropriate sterilization method and sterilizer.

When the result is determined to be YES in S403 and the client terminal 109 displays (outputs) that the sterilizer is a sterilizer having a sterilization method corresponding to the packaged object to be sterilized (equipment set), the user can use the packaged object to be sterilized (equipment). The set) is placed in the sterilization chamber of the sterilizer 112, and the sterilizer 112 is instructed to start the sterilization process.
<Fig. 5>
Next, the process executed by the server 101 in the storage process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed by the server 101 in the storage process.

The processing of each step shown in FIG. 5 is realized by the CPU of the server 101 loading the program stored in the storage means such as an external memory into the RAM and executing it.

The storage step is a step of taking out the packaged object to be sterilized (equipment set) that has been sterilized by the sterilizer 112 from the sterilization chamber of the sterilizer 112 and storing it.

First, the server 101 displays (outputs) an alert (for example, the alert screen 4 shown in 1605 of FIG. 16) indicating that the predetermined information has not been acquired (input) on the client terminal 113 (S501).

Here, the predetermined information means that the cycle report (cycle report indicating that the sterilization process has been performed properly) and the color value (color value) of the discolored part of the indicator satisfy the threshold value. It is a judgment result indicating that the bicycle is present, and a sterilization test result (also referred to as a judgment result or an evaluation result) by BI (biological indicator).

The alert screen 4 shown in 1605 of FIG. 16 is an example of the alert screen displayed on the client terminal 113 in S501.

Then, the user takes out the chemical indicator 1205 (used) for the cold spot installed in the sterilization chamber of the sterilizer 112 at the time of sterilization, and the reading device 114 uses the identification information of the taken out chemical indicator 1205. Information including the identification information of the unit (identification information unit of either the identification information unit 1202 or the identification information unit 1204) and the color value of the color changing unit 1201 is read and acquired.

This chemical indicator is a chemical indicator used in the sterilization process by a sterilizer, and is a chemical indicator provided at a cold spot of the sterilizer.

Then, the reading device 114 transmits the read information (identification information of the identification information unit and the color value of the discolored unit) to the client terminal 113. When the client terminal 113 accepts the input of the worker name of the current user (worker) and acquires the information, the client terminal 113 transmits the information and the worker name of the current user (worker) to the server 101. When the server 101 acquires the information and the worker name, the server 101 acquires the color value of the discolored portion included in the information and the identification information recorded in the identification information unit (S502).

S502 is an application example of the acquisition means of the present invention, and is specific information provided on the chemical indicator for identifying the object to be sterilized by the sterilizer (identification information read from the identification information unit of the chemical indicator), and Acquire the numerical value of the color of the discolored part provided on the chemical indicator.

In the present embodiment, each reading device functions as a reading means and reads specific information (identification information included in the identification information unit) included in the chemical indicator and numerical values of the color of the discolored part.

Then, the server 101 determines whether or not the color value of the discolored portion acquired in S502 is a predetermined color value (threshold value) of the used discolored portion 1201 (or the color value of the discolored portion acquired in S502). By determining (whether or not it exceeds a predetermined threshold value), it is determined whether or not the color value of the color changing portion 1201 satisfies the threshold value (S503). That is, in S503, by determining whether or not the color value of the discolored portion acquired in S502 is a predetermined color value, it is determined whether the discoloration of the discolored portion is good or poor.

S503 is an application example of the determination means of the present invention, and determines whether or not the numerical value of the color of the discolored portion acquired by the acquisition means of S502 exceeds a predetermined threshold value.

When the server 101 determines that the color value (color value) of the discolored portion acquired in S502 is a predetermined color value (threshold value) of the used discolored portion 1201 (the discoloration of the discolored portion is good). (S503: YES), the process is shifted to S505, while the color value (color value) of the discolored portion acquired in S502 is not the predetermined color value (threshold value) of the used discolored portion 1201 (discoloration). If it is determined that the discoloration of the portion is defective (S503: NO), the process shifts to S504.

In S504, the server 101 displays (outputs) an alert (for example, the alert screen 6 (1607) shown in FIG. 16) indicating that the discoloration of the discolored portion is defective on the client terminal 113.

As a result, the user can confirm the discoloration defect of the discolored part of the chemical indicator for the cold spot, and it is possible to reduce the fact that the discolored part is mistakenly judged to be good by the user's visual inspection. Can be done.

Further, the server 101 inputs the cycle report output by the sterilizer 112 in S505. As an input method, the sterilizer 112 sends the cycle report to the server 101 and inputs it to the server 101, or the user takes out the removable external recording medium on which the cycle report is recorded from the sterilizer 112 and the external There is a method in which the recording medium is connected to the client terminal 113, and the client terminal 113 transmits a cycle report to the server 101 and inputs the cycle report to the server 101.

Here, the cycle report includes information such as the time when the sterilizer 112 performed the sterilization process (sterilization operation), the processing content (process), the air pressure in the sterilization chamber, the period during which the process was performed, and the temperature in the sterilization chamber. It is a report recorded in chronological order, and an example thereof is shown in FIG.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a cycle report.

As shown in FIG. 17, the cycle report shown in FIG. 17 also includes the date of sterilization performed, the operation mode of sterilization, the identification information of the sterilizer, the expiration date of the sterilizer used, and the serial number of the sterilizer.

The server 101 determines whether or not the cycle report input in S505 satisfies a predetermined condition (S506).

Here, the predetermined condition is a condition for determining whether or not the sterilization step is normally completed. An example of a predetermined condition is shown in FIG. The predetermined conditions shown in FIG. 18 are, when the operation mode is soft, "Is the air pressure reduced to 0.15 Torr within 2 minutes in the vacuum process?" And "The air pressure reaches 75 Torr or more in 6 minutes in the sterilization process. Did you do it? ”Is shown.

If it is determined that the cycle report input in S505 meets the predetermined conditions (the sterilization process is completed normally) (S506: YES), the server 101 determines that the BI (biological indicator) in S508. ) And the input of the name (confirmer name) of the user who confirmed the BI are received from the client terminal 113. On the other hand, if it is determined that the cycle report input in S505 does not meet the predetermined conditions (the sterilization process was not completed normally), an alert indicating that the sterilization process was not completed normally is issued. Output (display) to the client terminal 113 (S507), and the process returns to S501.

The alert screen 5 (1606) shown in FIG. 16 is an example of an alert displayed on the client terminal 113 in S507.

The server 101 determines in S509 whether or not all the predetermined information has been acquired, and if it is determined that all the predetermined information has been acquired (YES), the alert displayed in S501 (for example, alert screen 4 (1605)). ) Is erased (S510), and the process shifts to S511. If it is determined in S509 that all the predetermined information has not been acquired, the server 101 returns the process to S501 (NO).

Next, the server 101 enters the record of the sterilization management table 1504 including the identification information (identification information of the identification information unit of the chemical indicator for the cold spot) acquired in S502, (1) the cycle report input in S505, (2) Color value of the discolored part acquired in S502 (3) Confirmer name input in S502, (4) Judgment result (inspection result) of determination process in S503, (5) Inspection of BI input in S508 Result (6) The name of the confirmer (user name) who entered the BI test result in S508 (7) The current date (test date / sterilization management report creation date) is recorded (registered) in association with each other (S511).

S511 is an application example of the registration means of the present invention, in which the determination result by the determination means of S503, the result of the sterilization process by the sterilizer (cycle report), and the color of the discolored portion acquired by the acquisition means of S502 are numerical values. The converted value is registered in association with the object to be sterilized specified by the specific information (identification information) acquired by the acquisition means of S502.

At this time, since the information of the equipment set is already stored in the record of the sterilization management table 1504, the information of the equipment set and the information (1) to (7) are stored in association with each other. .. That is, (1) the cycle report data input in S505 is stored in the "cycle report" of the sterilization control table 1504, and (2) the color value data of the discolored portion acquired in S502 is stored in the sterilization control table 1504. The data of the confirmer name stored in the "color value" and (3) input in S502 is stored in the "confirmer (worker name) of indicator A (CI)" of the sterilization control table 1504, and (4) The data of the judgment result (test result) of the judgment process of S503 is stored in the "test result of indicator A (CI)" of the sterilization control table 1504, and (5) the data of the test result of BI input in S508 is The data of the confirmer name (user name) in which the BI test result is input in (6) S508 is stored in the "indicator (BI) test result" of the sterilization control table 1504, and is stored in the "indicator (BI) test result" of the sterilization control table 1504. ) Is stored in the "confirmer", and (7) the data of the current date (inspection date / sterilization control report creation date) is stored in the "inspection date / sterilization control report creation date" of the sterilization control table 1504 (S511). .. In S511, the image in which the chemical indicator is taken is not stored, but the value obtained by quantifying the color of the discolored portion is stored. This makes it possible to reduce the amount of data stored in the storage device.

Then, the server 101 includes the sterilization management report 1901 (for example, FIG. 19) including each data of the record of the sterilization management table 1504 including the identification information acquired in S502 (identification information of the identification information unit of the chemical indicator for cold spot). ) Is generated and output (S511). The output process of S511 is an application example of the output means of the present invention, and outputs the information registered by the registration process of S511.

As shown in FIG. 19, the sterilization management report 1901 includes bibliographic information 1902 including the sterilization management report creation date, area name at the time of creation, and worker name, medical treatment subject 1903, and equipment set list 1904 (equipment set name, Equipment set type (model)), information 1905 regarding chemical indicators for cold spots, information 1907 regarding BI, and cycle report 1701.

In the information 1905 regarding the chemical indicator for the cold spot, the color value of the discolored portion of the chemical indicator for the cold spot (the color value acquired in S502) and the determination result of S503 (the color value acquired in S502 is a predetermined threshold value (for example). , 61.9), 1906, the inspection result of chemical indicator A (CI) (information indicating whether or not it has been inspected), the inspection date, and the name of the confirmer of indicator A (CI) (work). Person name) and included.

In addition, the information 1907 regarding BI includes the inspection result of the indicator (BI), the inspection date, and the name of the confirmer of the indicator (BI).

The server 101 displays (outputs) the generated sterilization management report 1901 on the client terminal 113 (S511).

Next, the server 101 is set in the "equipment set location (area) / status" of the record of the sterilization management table 1504 including the identification information (identification information of the identification information unit of the chemical indicator for the cold spot) acquired in S502. Change the stored data to "Sterilized area / Sterilized completed". That is, the server 101 normally completes the "pre-sterilization area" as information indicating the area in which each equipment set of the record of the sterilization management table 1504 including the identification information acquired in S502 is stored, and the sterilization process is completed normally. As information indicating that, "sterilization completed" is registered (updated) in "location (area) / status of equipment set".

When the server 101 executes the process of S512, the server 101 shifts the process to S501.

In this way, by reading the chemical indicator after the sterilization by the sterilizer 112 is completed, the equipment set specified from the identification information of the chemical indicator and the discoloration result of the discolored part of the chemical indicator (color value of the discolored part). (Good or bad discoloration of the discolored part), the completion result of the sterilization process based on the input cycle report (good or bad of the sterilization process), and the input BI inspection result (good or bad of the BI inspection) are associated. And output the data of the associated state, so that the user can easily confirm which equipment set is the result of what kind of sterilization.
<Fig. 6>
Next, the process executed by the server 101 in the payout process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed by the server 101 in the payout process.

The processing of the steps shown in S601 to S607 shown in FIG. 6 is realized by the CPU of the server 101 loading the program stored in the storage means such as an external memory into the RAM and executing it.

Further, the processing of the steps shown in S608 and S609 shown in FIG. 6 is realized by the CPU of the surgery management system 122 loading the program stored in the storage means such as an external memory into the RAM and executing it.

In the payout process, the worker (user) pays out the stored equipment set to the operating room / surgery preparation room.

First, the server 101 acquires the unpaid surgery information (order information) 2001 shown in FIG. 20 stored in the storage means such as the memory of the surgery management system 122 from the surgery management system 122 (S601). That is, the record information of the operation information (order information) 2001 in which the item of "payment status" is "unpaid" is acquired.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of surgical information (order information) 2001.

As shown in FIG. 20, the surgery information (order information) 2001 includes "surgery ID", "patient information", "equipment set name", "equipment set type (model)", "surgery date", and "payout destination". (Operating room / Surgery preparation room) ”and“ Payment status ”.

Identification information (ID) for identifying the surgery is stored in the "surgery ID", the patient name is stored in the "patient information", and the equipment set used in the surgery is stored in the "equipment set name". Equipment set name is memorized, data indicating the type (model) of the equipment set used in the operation is stored in the "equipment set type (model)", and the patient performs the operation in the "surgery date". The date of the operation is memorized, the "payout destination (operating room / operation preparation room)", the operation room where the operation is performed, or the operation preparation room of the operation room is memorized, and the "payout status" of the equipment set Data indicating whether or not the type (model) has been paid out to the payee is stored.

Then, the server 101 displays the screen 2101A (FIG. 21) including the surgery information (order information) 2001 acquired in S601 on the client terminal 116 (S602).

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of surgical information (order information) 2001 displayed on the client terminal 116.

Then, the user confirms the screen 2101A including the operation information (order information) 2001, and confirms the equipment that needs to be paid out. Then, the reading device 117 reads the identification information unit 1204 of the packaging external sheet 1302 attached to the outer surface (outside) of the packaging material of the equipment set stored in the storage process according to the operation of the user. Then, the reading device 110 acquires the identification information of the identification information unit 1204 and transmits it to the client terminal 109. When the client terminal 109 acquires the identification information, the client terminal 109 transmits the identification information to the server 101, and the server 101 acquires the identification information.

The server 101 acquires the identification information from the identification information unit 1204. Then, the server 101 specifies the equipment set name and the type (model) of the equipment set stored in the sterilization management table 1504 according to the acquired identification information. Then, the server 101 only receives the record including the specified equipment set name and the type (model) of the equipment set among the operation information acquired in S601 (the operation information currently displayed on the client terminal 116). Display on terminal 116. The screen 2101B of FIG. 21 is an example of a screen in which only the record including the specified equipment set name and the type (model) of the equipment set is displayed on the client terminal 116.

Then, the client terminal 116 accepts the selection of the surgical information to be paid out from the one or a plurality of surgical information displayed on the screen 2101B by the user, and transmits the information indicating the selected surgical information to the server 101. .. The surgery information refers to the information of each record of the surgery information (order information) 2001.

When the server 101 receives the information indicating the selected surgery information from the client terminal 116, the server 101 obtains the surgery ID of the surgery information (order information) 2001 in the record of the sterilization management table 1504 including the identification information acquired in S603. By registering in "Surgery ID", information on equipment set, identification information of chemical indicator used for packaging material, identification information of chemical indicator for cold spot, each information included in sterilization management report, surgery Associate with information (S605).

Then, the server 101 has already paid out the "location (area) / status of the equipment set" of the record of the sterilization management table 1504 including the identification information acquired in S603, with the data indicating the payout area (for example, the payout area). It is updated and registered in "payout area / paid out" in combination with data indicating that there is (for example, paid out) (S606).

In addition, the server 101 transmits the operation ID to the operation management system 122 to request the update of the operation information payout status (S607).

When the surgery management system 122 receives the surgery ID (S608), the surgery management system 122 pays out the "payment status" of the record of the surgery information (order information) 2001 including the surgery ID (for example, paid out). ) (S609).

When the user selects the surgical information in S604, the user pays out the packaging material in which the equipment set is packaged to the payout destination.

The inside of packaging materials such as sterilized containers is invisible from the outside, but as described above, the packaging external sheet attached to the outer surface (outside) of the packaging material of the equipment set stored in the storage process. By reading the identification information of the identification information unit 1204 of 1302, the equipment set name stored corresponding to the identification information and the equipment set (equipment set in the packaging material) of the type (model) of the equipment set can be confirmed. You will be able to do it. Further, by reading the identification information, it is possible to easily confirm the payout destination that requires the payout, and it becomes easy to efficiently manage the payout status.
<Fig. 7>
Next, the process executed by the server 101 in the opening step / surgical step will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 7.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed by the server 101 in the opening process / surgical process.

The processing of each step shown in FIG. 7 is realized by the CPU of the server 101 loading the program stored in the storage means such as an external memory into the RAM and executing it.

The opening step / surgical step shown in FIG. 7 is a step in which a worker (user) opens the packaging material that wraps the paid-out equipment set and confirms the equipment set. The main opening step / surgical step is a step performed before or during the surgery.

First, the user operates the client terminal 119 to instruct the transmission of the operation ID of the operation to be performed.

The server 101 accepts the input of the operation ID transmitted by the client terminal 119 according to the operation of the user (S701).

Then, the user opens the lid of the packaging material in which the sterilized equipment set that has been dispensed is packaged, and takes out the packaging internal sheet 1301 (used). Then, the reading device 120 reads and acquires the identification information of the identification information unit 1202 of the packaged internal sheet 1301 taken out and the color value of the color changing unit 1201.

Then, the reading device 120 transmits the read identification information and the color value to the client terminal 119. When the client terminal 119 acquires the identification information and the color value, the client terminal 119 transmits the identification information and the color value to the server 101. Then, the server 101 acquires the identification information and the color value (S702).

Then, the server 101 determines whether or not the color value of the discolored portion acquired in S702 is a predetermined color value (threshold value) of the used discolored portion 1201 (or a predetermined color value of the used discolored portion 1201). By (determining whether or not the color value (threshold value) of the above is exceeded), it is determined whether or not the color value of the color changing portion 1201 satisfies the threshold value (S703). That is, in S703, by determining whether or not the color value (color value) of the discolored portion acquired in S702 is a predetermined color value, whether the discoloration of the discolored portion is good or poor. To judge.

When the server 101 determines that the color value (color value) of the discolored portion acquired in S702 is a predetermined color value (threshold value) of the used discolored portion 1201 (the discoloration of the discolored portion is good). (S703: YES), the process is shifted to S705, while the color value (color value) of the discolored portion acquired in S702 is not the predetermined color value (threshold value) of the used discolored portion 1201 (discoloration). If it is determined that the discoloration of the portion is defective (S703: NO), the process shifts to S704.

In S704, the server 101 displays (outputs) an alert (for example, the alert screen 6 (1607) shown in FIG. 16) indicating that the discoloration of the discolored portion is defective on the client terminal 119. Then, the process shifts to S710.

As a result, the user can confirm the discoloration defect of the discolored part of the chemical indicator in the package, and it is possible to reduce the fact that the discolored part is mistakenly judged to be good by the user's visual inspection. it can.

Then, the server 101 sets the "location (area) / status of the equipment set" of the record of the sterilization management table 1504 including the identification information acquired in S702 to the operation information (order information) 2001 corresponding to the operation ID of the record. Update to "Operating room A / Paid out" that combines the data of "Payout destination" registered in (For example, operating room A) and the data indicating that it has been paid out (For example, paid out). Register (S705).

Then, the image pickup apparatus 121 photographs each equipment (equipment set) arranged in the sterilization container by photographing the sterilization container in which each equipment is arranged with the lid of the packaging material opened from above. The image pickup apparatus 121 transmits the captured image to the client terminal 119, and the client terminal 119 transmits the image to the server 101. Then, the server 101 acquires the image from the client terminal 119 (S706).

Similar to S316, the server 101 analyzes the image acquired in S706 and specifies the type (model) of the equipment set of each equipment included in the image and the number of equipment of the equipment included in the image (S707). ).

Specifically, the server 101 corresponds to (matches) the data (shape information) stored in the "shape for each equipment" of the equipment set information 1501 shown in FIG. 15 from the images acquired in S706. And specify the number of the specified equipment (number of equipment). Then, the server 101 specifies the type (model) of the equipment set of the specified equipment. For example, since the server 101 stores the shape information for each equipment constituting the equipment set in the “shape for each equipment” of the equipment set information 1501 shown in FIG. 15, the “shape for each equipment” of the specified equipment is stored. By specifying the "equipment set type (model)" of the "shape" record, the equipment set type (model) of the specified equipment can be specified.

Then, the server 101 has the type (model) of the equipment set included in the record of the sterilization management table 1504 including the identification information acquired in S702, and the number of equipment (equipment set information corresponding to the type (model) of the equipment set). It is determined whether or not the number of equipment stored in 1501), the type (model) of the equipment set specified in S707, and the number of equipment match (S708).

If it is determined in S708 that they do not match, the server 101 outputs an alert to the client terminal 106 that the type of equipment and / or the number of equipment is different (S709).

In S709, for example, the server 101 causes the client terminal 106 to display the alert screen 2 (1603) shown in FIG. On the alert screen 2 (1603) displayed in S709, the type (model) of the equipment set included in the record of the sterilization management table 1504 including the identification information acquired in S702, the number of equipment, and the equipment set specified in S707. Indicate that the type (model) and the number of equipment are different. Then, the process shifts to S710.

If it is determined in S708 that the server 101 matches (YES), the server 101 shifts the process to S710.

Then, the server 101 determines whether the processing of S702 to S708 has been executed for the equipment set of all the records of the sterilization management table 1504 including the operation ID input in S701, and then the next equipment set. It is determined whether or not there is (S710). If it is determined that the next equipment set is present (YES), the server 101 shifts the process to S702, while if it is determined that there is no next equipment set (NO), the server 101 performs the process S711. Move to.

The server 101 determines whether or not the additional instruction of the equipment transmitted from the client terminal 119 has been received according to the operation of the user (S711).

When it is determined that the server 101 has not received the additional instruction of the equipment from the client terminal 119, the server 101 returns the process to S701. On the other hand, when it is determined that the additional instruction has been accepted, the process shifts to S712.

In S708, if it is determined that the type (model) of the equipment set and the number of equipment do not match, additional equipment is required depending on the situation such as insufficient equipment, surgery, patient, etc. May occur. Therefore, it is possible to accept additional instructions for equipment.

The user opens the lid of the packaging material in which the sterilized equipment set to be additionally used is packaged, and takes out the packaging internal sheet 1301 (used). Then, the reading device 120 acquires information including the identification information of the identification information unit 1202 of the packaged internal sheet 1301 taken out and the color value of the color changing unit 1201.

Then, the reading device 120 transmits the read information to the client terminal 119. When the client terminal 119 acquires the information, the client terminal 119 transmits the information to the server 101. When the server 101 acquires the information, the server 101 acquires the color value (color value) of the discolored portion included in the information and the identification information (S712).

Then, the server 101 determines whether or not the color value (color value) of the discolored portion acquired in S712 is a predetermined color value (threshold value) of the used discolored portion 1201 (or acquired in S712). By (determining whether or not the color value (color value) of the discolored portion exceeds a predetermined threshold value of the used discolored portion 1201), it is determined whether or not the color value of the discolored portion 1201 satisfies the threshold value. (S713). That is, in S713, by determining whether or not the color value (color value) of the discolored portion acquired in S712 is a predetermined color value, whether the discoloration of the discolored portion is good or poor. To judge.

In the server 101, the color value (color value) of the discolored portion acquired in S712 is (or exceeds) a predetermined color value (threshold value) of the used discolored portion 1201 (the discoloration of the discolored portion is good). ) (S713: YES), the process shifts to S714, while the color value (color value) of the discolored portion acquired in S712 is the predetermined color value (color value) of the used discolored portion 1201. If it is determined that the threshold value is not (or is not exceeded) (the discoloration of the discolored portion is defective) (S713: NO), the process shifts to S715.

In S715, the server 101 displays (outputs) an alert indicating that the discoloration of the discolored portion is defective (for example, the alert screen 6 (1607) shown in FIG. 16) on the client terminal 119. Then, the process shifts to S701.

As a result, the user can confirm the discoloration defect of the discolored part of the chemical indicator in the package, and it is possible to reduce the fact that the discolored part is mistakenly judged to be good by the user's visual inspection. it can.

Next, the server 101 registers the operation ID input in S701 with respect to the identification information acquired in S712, and associates the operation information with the identification information (S714).

Specifically, the server 101 is input in S701 for the "surgery ID" of the record of the sterilization management table 1504 including the identification information (identification information of the identification information unit of the packaging indicator) acquired in S712. The operation ID is registered, and the information of the equipment set identified by the identification information is associated with the operation ID of the operation using the equipment.

Then, the server 101 includes the operation ID input in S701, the identification information acquired in S712 (identification information of the identification information section of the packaging indicator), the "equipment set name" of the record of the sterilization management table 1504, and The data of the "equipment set type (model)" and the update request of the payout status are transmitted to the surgery management system 122 to update the payout status of the surgery information (order information) 2001 (S716). When the surgery management system 122 receives the data and the update request of the payout status, the surgery management system 122 creates a record of the surgery ID included in the data in the surgery information (order information) 2001, and already registers it in the created record. Register the patient name, operation date, and payout destination of the operation information (order information) 2001 record of the operation ID, and the "equipment set name" and "equipment set type" included in the received data ( Model) ”data is registered respectively. In addition, the data of "paid out" is registered in the "paid out status" of the created record.

Then, the server 101, like S705, includes the identification information (identification information of the identification information unit of the packaging indicator) acquired in S712, and the record “equipment set location (area / status)” of the sterilization management table 1504. Is updated to the data registered in S705 (for example, operating room A / paid out) and registered (S717).

Then, the image pickup apparatus 121 is added to the sterilization container by photographing the sterilization container in which each equipment is arranged with the lid of the packaging material (the packaging material in which the additional equipment set is packaged) opened from above. Take a picture of each equipment (equipment set). The image pickup apparatus 121 transmits the captured image to the client terminal 119, and the client terminal 119 transmits the image to the server 101. Then, the server 101 acquires the image from the client terminal 119 (S718).

Similar to S707, the server 101 analyzes the image acquired in S718 to specify the type (model) of the equipment set of each equipment included in the image and the number of equipment of the equipment included in the image (S719). ).

Then, the server 101 indicates the type (model) of the equipment set included in the record of the sterilization management table 1504 including the identification information acquired in S712, and the number of equipment (equipment set information corresponding to the type (model) of the equipment set). It is determined whether or not the number of equipment stored in 1501), the type (model) of the equipment set specified in S707, and the number of equipment match (S720).

If it is determined in S720 that the servers 101 do not match (NO), the server 101 outputs an alert to the client terminal 106 that the type of equipment and / or the number of equipment is different (S721).

In S721, for example, the server 101 causes the client terminal 106 to display the alert screen 2 (1603) shown in FIG. On the alert screen 2 (1603) displayed in S721, the type (model) and the number of equipment sets included in the record of the sterilization management table 1504 including the identification information acquired in S712, and the equipment set specified in S719. Indicate that the type (model) and the number of equipment are different. Then, the process shifts to S701.

If it is determined in S720 that the server 101 matches (YES), the server 101 shifts the process to S701.
<Fig. 8>
Next, the process executed by the server 101 in the opening step / surgical step will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the server 101 in the opening process / surgical process.

The processing of each step shown in FIG. 8 is realized by the CPU of the server 101 loading the program stored in the storage means such as an external memory into the RAM and executing it.

The opening step / surgical step shown in FIG. 8 is a step of confirming the type of equipment set and the number of equipment used in the surgery after the surgery. The main opening step / surgical step is a step performed after the surgery.

First, the user operates the client terminal 119 to instruct the transmission of the operation ID of the operation performed.

The server 101 accepts the input of the operation ID transmitted by the client terminal 119 according to the operation of the user (S801).

The image pickup apparatus 121 photographs each equipment (equipment set) used in the operation. The image pickup apparatus 121 transmits the captured image to the client terminal 119, and the client terminal 119 transmits the image to the server 101. Then, the server 101 acquires the image from the client terminal 119 (S802).

Similar to S316, the server 101 analyzes the image acquired in S802 to specify the type (model) of the equipment set of each equipment included in the image and the number of equipment of the equipment included in the image (S803). ).

Then, the server 101 includes the type (model) of the equipment set included in the record of the sterilization management table 1504 including the operation ID (or the identification information acquired in S702 or S712) input in S801, and the number of equipment (the relevant). Whether or not the type (model) of the equipment set specified in S803 and the number of equipment match with the number of equipment stored in the equipment set information 1501 corresponding to the type (model) of the equipment set. Judgment (S804).

If it is determined in S804 that they do not match, the server 101 outputs an alert to the client terminal 106 that the type of equipment and / or the number of equipment is different (S806).

In S806, for example, the server 101 causes the client terminal 106 to display the alert screen 2 (1603) shown in FIG. In the alert screen 2 (1603) displayed in S806, the type (model) of the equipment set included in the record of the sterilization management table 1504 including the operation ID (or the identification information acquired in S702 or S712) input in S801. , And the number of equipment, the type (model) of the equipment set specified in S707, and the number of equipment are displayed. Then, the process shifts to S801.

If it is determined in S804 that the server 101 matches (YES), the server 101 shifts the process to S805.

Then, the server 101 determines whether the processing of S802 to S804 has been executed for the equipment set of all the records of the sterilization management table 1504 including the operation ID input in S801, and then the next equipment set. It is determined whether or not there is (S805). If it is determined that the next equipment set is present (YES), the server 101 shifts the process to S802, while if it is determined that there is no next equipment set (NO), the server 101 performs the process S801. Move to.
<Fig. 9>
Next, the process executed by the server 101 in the collection process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed by the server 101 in the collection process.

The processing of each step shown in FIG. 9 is realized by the CPU of the server 101 loading the program stored in the storage means such as an external memory into the RAM and executing it.

The recovery step shown in FIG. 9 is a step of collecting the equipment set used in the surgery from the operating room / surgery preparation room and confirming the type of the equipment set and the number of equipment.

The reading device 103 acquires the identification information of the identification information unit 1202 of the packaging internal sheet 1301 taken out by the user from the packaging material of the equipment set used for the operation.

Then, the reading device 103 transmits the read identification information to the client terminal 102. When the client terminal 102 acquires the identification information, the client terminal 102 transmits the identification information to the server 101. Then, the server 101 acquires the identification information (S901).

When the server 101 acquires the identification information from the client terminal 102, the equipment set collects the "equipment set location (area) / status" of the record of the sterilization management table 1504 including the identification information acquired in S901. The data indicating that the central material room is the collection room (for example, the central material room) and the data indicating that the data has been collected (for example, collected) are updated and registered (S902).

Then, the imaging device 104 photographs the equipment set used in the surgery. The image pickup apparatus 104 transmits the captured image to the client terminal 102, and the client terminal 102 transmits the image to the server 101. Then, the server 101 acquires the image from the client terminal 102 (S903).

Similar to S316, the server 101 analyzes the image acquired in S903 and specifies the type (model) of the equipment set of each equipment included in the image and the number of equipment of the equipment included in the image (S904). ).

Specifically, the server 101 corresponds to (matches) the data (shape information) stored in the "shape for each equipment" of the equipment set information 1501 shown in FIG. 15 from the images acquired in S903. And specify the number of the specified equipment (number of equipment). Then, the server 101 specifies the type (model) of the equipment set of the specified equipment. For example, since the server 101 stores the shape information for each equipment constituting the equipment set in the “shape for each equipment” of the equipment set information 1501 shown in FIG. 15, the “shape for each equipment” of the specified equipment is stored. By specifying the "equipment set type (model)" of the "shape" record, the equipment set type (model) of the specified equipment can be specified.

Then, the server 101 indicates the type (model) of the equipment set included in the record of the sterilization management table 1504 including the identification information acquired in S901, and the number of equipment (equipment set information corresponding to the type (model) of the equipment set). It is determined whether or not the number of equipment stored in 1501), the type (model) of the equipment set specified in S904, and the number of equipment match (S905).

If it is determined in S905 that they do not match, the server 101 outputs an alert to the client terminal 106 that the type of equipment and / or the number of equipment is different (S907).

In S907, for example, the server 101 causes the client terminal 106 to display the alert screen 2 (1603) shown in FIG. On the alert screen 2 (1603) displayed in S907, the type (model) and the number of equipment sets included in the record of the sterilization management table 1504 including the identification information acquired in S901, and the equipment set specified in S904. Indicate that the type (model) and the number of equipment are different. Then, the process shifts to S901.

If it is determined in S905 that the server 101 matches (YES), the server 101 shifts the process to S906.

Then, the server 101 receives an instruction from the client terminal 102 whether or not there is the next equipment set, and determines whether or not there is the next equipment set based on the information of the received contents (S906). ). When it is determined that the next equipment set is present (YES), the server 101 shifts the process to S903, while when it is determined that there is no next equipment set (NO), the server 101 performs the process S901. Move to.
<Fig. 10>
Next, using the flowchart shown in FIG. 10, the server 101 will explain the output (display) process of the sterilization management report in response to the request from each client terminal.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a process in which the server 101 outputs (displays) a sterilization management report in response to a request from each client terminal.

The processing of each step shown in FIG. 10 is realized by the CPU of the server 101 loading the program stored in the storage means such as an external memory into the RAM and executing it.

First, when the client terminal receives the output request of the sterilization management report and the input of the identification information recorded in the operation ID or the identification information unit (either 1202 or 1204) of the chemical indicator, the client terminal receives the operation. The ID, the identification information, and the output request of the sterilization management report are transmitted to the server 101.

Here, the client terminal is any terminal of any of the client terminals 102, 106, 109, 112, 116, and 119.

When the server 101 receives the operation ID or the identification information and the output request of the sterilization management report from the client terminal (S1001), the server 101 identifies the record of the sterilization management table 1504 including the operation ID or the identification information. Then, the information contained in the record is acquired.

Then, the server 101 generates a sterilization management report (for example, FIG. 19) based on the acquired information, and outputs (transmits) it to be displayed on the client terminal (S1002).

Then, when the client terminal receives the sterilization management report, the client terminal displays the sterilization management report on the display unit.

As a result, the sterilization management report of the equipment set specified based on the identification information recorded in the identification information unit (any of 1202 and 1204) of the chemical indicator can be displayed on any client terminal. You will be able to easily check the sterilization status of the set.

Next, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 24.

Since the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment only in a part of the structure of the chemical indicator and the process of FIG. 3 of the first embodiment, only the differences will be described here. ..

In the chemical indicator described in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, the inner packaging sheet 1301 and the outer packaging sheet are connected by a cut 1203, but in the second embodiment, it is shown in FIG. As you can see, the inner wrapping sheet 1301 and the outer wrapping sheet are originally prepared separately as separate bodies before being printed by the printing apparatus 100.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, the surface of the chemical indicator 1205 (packaging internal sheet 1301) is provided with a discoloration section 1201 and an identification information section 1202 containing identification information. The identification information unit 1202 is not printed by the printing apparatus 100, but is already printed when the chemical indicator 1205 is manufactured.

The back surface of the chemical indicator 1205 (packaging internal sheet 1301) is provided with a non-adhesive portion 1206 without an adhesive.

Further, as shown in FIG. 24, the identification information unit 1204 and the equipment information 1208 are not printed on the surface of the packaging external sheet 1302. Further, the back surface of the packaging external sheet 1302 is provided with an adhesive portion 1207 to which an adhesive is attached.

Further, by executing the process of FIG. 23, the identification information unit 1202 of the chemical indicator 1205 is printed as the identification information unit 1204 on the surface of the packaging external sheet 1302, and the equipment information 1208 regarding the equipment set selected by the user is printed. It is printed on the surface of the packaging external sheet 1302.
<Fig. 23>
Next, the process executed by the server 101 in the assembly / packaging process of the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the server 101 in the assembly / packaging process.

The processing of each step shown in FIG. 23 is realized by the CPU of the server 101 loading the program stored in the storage means such as an external memory into the RAM and executing it.

Step S2301 will be described.

The user sets the unused chemical indicator 1205 shown in FIG. 24, which is to be used for sterilization, in the reader 107.

Then, the reading device 107 identifies the color value of the color of the discolored portion 1201 of the chemical indicator 1205 shown in FIG. 24 (quantified information obtained by quantifying the color of the discolored portion 1201), which is unused and will be used for sterilization. The identification information included in the information unit 1202 is read. Then, the reading device 107 transmits the read information (specifically, the color value of the color changing unit 1201 and the identification information) to the client terminal 106. When the client terminal 106 acquires the information, the client terminal 106 transmits the information to the server 101. Then, the server 101 acquires the information (specifically, the color value of the color changing unit 1201 and the identification information) (S2301) (acquisition means).

If the server 101 determines NO in S303, the server 101 shifts the process to S304, and if it determines YES, the server 101 shifts the process to S305. That is, the server 101 does not give a print instruction when the digitized information acquired in S2301 is not a predetermined value obtained by digitizing the initial color. Further, the server 101 does not perform association by the association means when the digitized information is not a predetermined value in which the initial color is digitized.

Since S305 is different from the first embodiment, it will be described here.

In the second embodiment, the server 101 is included in the information indicating the type of the sterilization method indicator of the equipment set stored corresponding to the equipment set selected in S301 and the identification information read in S2301. It is determined whether the information indicating the type of the indicator matches (the type of the indicator) (S305).

The server 101 shifts the process to S2302 when it is determined that the types of indicators match, and shifts the process to S307 when it is determined that the indicators do not match, and in S301. An alert indicating that it is not an indicator of the sterilization method of the equipment set stored corresponding to the selected equipment set is output (S307).

In S2302, the server 101 performs an association process between the identification information of the chemical indicator 1302 read in S2301 and the information of the equipment set selected in S301 (association means).

That is, the server 101 uses the identification information acquired by the acquisition means as the identification information for identifying the object to be sterilized that has received the input by the reception means, and the object to be sterilized that has received the input by the reception means and the acquisition means. Associate with the identification information obtained by.

Specifically, the server 101 includes "medical subjects", "equipment set names", "equipment set types (models)", and "shapes for each equipment" included in the record of the equipment set information 1501 specified in S301. , "Sterilization method", "sterilizer", and "type of indicator" are acquired as information of the equipment set and stored in the record of the sterilization management table 1504 shown in FIG. Then, the server 101 stores the identification information of the chemical indicator 1302 read in S2301 in the "identification information of the identification information unit of the indicator for packaging" of the record.

Then, the server 101 generates print data (including the identification information of the CI indicator read in S2301 and the equipment information selected in S301) to be printed on the packaging external sheet 1302 (S2303), and the printing apparatus. The print data is transmitted to 100 to give a print instruction (S2304) (print instruction means). As a result, the identification information unit 1204 and the equipment information 1208 are printed on the packaging external sheet 1302. Then, the process shifts to S2305.

In S2305, the reading device 107 is a numerical value of the color of the discolored portion 1201 of the unused chemical indicator 1205 for the cold spot shown in FIG. 24 (the color of the discolored portion 1201 is quantified). Information) and the identification information included in the identification information unit 1202 are read. Then, the reading device 107 transmits the read information (specifically, the color value of the color changing unit 1201 and the identification information) to the client terminal 106. When the client terminal 106 acquires the information, the client terminal 106 transmits the information to the server 101. Then, the server 101 acquires the information (specifically, the color value of the color changing unit 1201 and the identification information) (S2305).

The server 101 executes S309 with the color value read in S2305 as the treatment target, shifts the process to S310 when it is determined to be NO in S309, and performs the process when it is determined to be YES. Move to S311.

Since S311 is different from the first embodiment, it will be described here.

In the second embodiment, the server 101 is included in the information indicating the type of the sterilization method indicator of the equipment set stored corresponding to the equipment set selected in S301 and the identification information read in S2305. It is determined whether the information indicating the type of the indicator matches (the type of the indicator) (S311).

When it is determined that the types of indicators match, the server 101 shifts the process to S2306, and when it is determined that the indicators do not match, the server 101 shifts the process to S312 and in S301. An alert indicating that it is not an indicator of the sterilization method of the equipment set stored corresponding to the selected equipment set is output (S312).

In S2306, the server 101 performs the association processing between the identification information of the chemical indicator 1302 read in S2305 and the information of the equipment set selected in S301.

Specifically, the server 101 includes "medical subjects", "equipment set names", "equipment set types (models)", and "shapes for each equipment" included in the record of the equipment set information 1501 specified in S301. , "Sterilization method", "sterilizer", and "type of indicator" are acquired as information of the equipment set and stored in the record of the sterilization management table 1504 shown in FIG. Then, the server 101 stores the identification information of the chemical indicator 1302 read in S2305 in the "identification information of the identification information unit of the indicator for packaging" of the record.

Then, the server 101 generates print data (including the identification information of the CI indicator read in S2305 and the equipment information selected in S301) to be printed on the packaging external sheet 1302 (S2307), and the printing apparatus. The print data is transmitted to 100 to give a print instruction (S2308). As a result, the identification information unit 1204 and the equipment information 1208 are printed on the packaging external sheet 1302. Then, the process shifts to S314.

As described above, according to the present invention, information for identifying the object to be sterilized can be printed on a sheet for external packaging arranged outside the package of the object to be sterilized.

The present invention can be implemented as, for example, a system, an apparatus, a method, a program, a recording medium, or the like. Specifically, it may be applied to a system composed of a plurality of devices, or may be applied to a device composed of one device.

Further, the program in the present invention is a program in which a computer can execute the processing method of the illustrated flowchart, and the storage medium of the present invention stores a program in which the computer can execute the processing method. The program in the present invention may be a program for each processing method of each device.

As described above, a recording medium on which a program for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiment is recorded is supplied to the system or device, and the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or device stores the program in the recording medium. Needless to say, the object of the present invention can be achieved by reading and executing.

In this case, the program itself read from the recording medium realizes the novel function of the present invention, and the recording medium on which the program is recorded constitutes the present invention.

Recording media for supplying programs include, for example, flexible disks, hard disks, optical disks, magneto-optical disks, CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, DVD-ROMs, magnetic tapes, non-volatile memory cards, ROMs, EEPROMs, and silicon. A disk or the like can be used.

Further, by executing the program read by the computer, not only the function of the above-described embodiment is realized, but also the OS (operating system) or the like running on the computer is actually operated based on the instruction of the program. Needless to say, there are cases where a part or all of the processing is performed and the processing realizes the functions of the above-described embodiment.

Further, the program read from the recording medium is written to the memory provided in the function expansion board inserted in the computer or the function expansion unit connected to the computer, and then the function expansion board is based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that there are cases where the CPU or the like provided in the function expansion unit performs a part or all of the actual processing, and the processing realizes the functions of the above-described embodiment.

Further, the present invention may be applied to a system composed of a plurality of devices or a device composed of one device. It goes without saying that the present invention can also be applied when it is achieved by supplying a program to a system or device. In this case, by reading the recording medium in which the program for achieving the present invention is stored into the system or device, the system or device can enjoy the effect of the present invention.

Further, by downloading and reading a program for achieving the present invention from a server, database, or the like on the network by a communication program, the system or device can enjoy the effect of the present invention. It should be noted that all the configurations in which the above-described embodiments and modifications thereof are combined are also included in the present invention.

101 Server 102 Client terminal 103 Reading device 104 Imaging device 105 Washing machine 106 Client terminal 107 Reading device 108 Imaging device 109 Client terminal 110 Reading device 112 Sterilizer 113 Client terminal 114 Reading device 116 Client terminal 117 Reading device 118 Imaging device 119 Client terminal 120 Reader 121 Imaging device

Claims (13)

An information processing device for printing the identification information provided by the indicator on a packaging external sheet placed outside the packaging of the object to be sterilized.
Reception means for accepting input of objects to be sterilized,
An acquisition means for acquiring the identification information read by the reading device and the identification information provided by the indicator.
An association means for associating the object to be sterilized, which has received input by the reception means, with the identification information acquired by the acquisition means.
A printing instruction means for instructing a printing apparatus to print print data including identification information acquired by the acquisition means on the packaging external sheet, and
An information processing device characterized by being equipped with. The associating means includes an object to be sterilized that has been input by the receiving means so that the identification information acquired by the acquiring means can be used as identification information for identifying the object to be sterilized that has received input by the receiving means. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is associated with the identification information acquired by the acquisition means. The printing instruction means is used on the printing apparatus to print print data including identification information acquired by the acquisition means and character information indicating an object to be sterilized that has been input by the reception means on the packaging external sheet. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a print instruction is given. The indicator has a discolored part that is discolored by sterilizing gas.
The acquisition means acquires the identification information included in the indicator, the identification information obtained by reading the digitized information in which the color of the discolored portion is quantified by the reading device, and the quantified information.
When the digitized information acquired by the acquisition means is a predetermined value in which the initial color is quantified, the print instruction means prints print data including the identification information acquired by the acquisition means on the packaging external sheet. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a printing instruction is given to the printing apparatus in order to print the information. When the quantified information acquired by the acquisition means is a predetermined value in which the initial color is quantified, the association means has acquired the object to be sterilized that has received input by the reception means and the acquisition means. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the information processing device is associated with identification information. Claim 4 or 5 is characterized in that the print instruction means does not give a print instruction by the print instruction means when the digitized information acquired by the acquisition means is not a predetermined value in which the initial color is quantified. The information processing device described in. Any of claims 4 to 6, wherein the print instruction means does not perform association by the association means when the digitized information acquired by the acquisition means is not a predetermined value obtained by quantifying the initial color. The information processing apparatus according to item 1. An information processing device that prints on a chemical indicator including a packaging internal sheet and a packaging external sheet having a discolored part that is discolored by sterilizing gas.
Reception means for accepting input of objects to be sterilized,
It is print data for printing the character information indicating the object to be sterilized that has been input by the receiving means on the outer sheet of the package, and the identification information for identifying the object to be sterilized is printed on the inner sheet of the package. A generation method for generating print data and
A printing instruction means for instructing a printing apparatus to print the print data generated by the generation means, and a printing instruction means.
An information processing device characterized by being equipped with. An indicator of the type corresponding to the object to be sterilized that has received input by the receiving means, and a means for determining whether or not printing is performed by the printing device.
A display means for displaying the determination result as an alert when it is determined by the determination means that the printing device does not print with the indicator of the type corresponding to the object to be sterilized that has received the input by the reception means.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising. The character information includes at least one of the clinical department in which the object to be sterilized is used, the equipment set name, the sterilization method, the sterilization date, and the sterilization expiration date, claim 3, 8 or 9. The information processing apparatus according to any one of the above items. It is a control method in an information processing device for printing the identification information provided by the indicator on a packaging outer sheet placed outside the packaging of the object to be sterilized.
The reception process that accepts the input of the object to be sterilized,
The acquisition process of acquiring the identification information read by the reading device from the identification information provided by the indicator, and
An association step of associating an object to be sterilized that has received input in the reception step with the identification information acquired in the acquisition step,
A printing instruction step of instructing a printing apparatus to print print data including identification information acquired in the acquisition step on the packaging external sheet, and a printing instruction step.
A control method characterized by comprising. A control method in an information processing device that prints on a chemical indicator including a packaging internal sheet and a packaging external sheet having a discolored part that is discolored by sterilizing gas.
The reception process that accepts the input of the object to be sterilized,
This is print data for printing character information indicating an object to be sterilized that has been input by the reception process on the outer packaging sheet, and printing identification information for identifying the object to be sterilized on the inner packaging sheet. The generation process to generate print data and
A printing instruction step for instructing a printing apparatus to print the print data generated by the generation step, and a printing instruction step.
A control method characterized by comprising. The program for functioning as the information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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