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Comparison of documentation options
Direct PC connection Network connection Documentation via USB Printer
Documentation: Process protocol
•
•
•
•
Documentation: Temperature/pressure charts
•
•
•
–
Documentation: Routine checks
•
•
–
–
Documentation: Maintenance
•
•
–
–
Simple digital signature
–
–
•
–
Advanced digital signature with reference to user
•
•
Optional
–
Manual approval with signature
–
–
•
•
Digital approval with user name/password
•
•
Optional
–
Convenience of short distances
+++
++
++
+++
Paperless filing
•
•
•
–
Data backup function
•
•
–
–
Production of sterile supply labels
Optional
Optional
–
–
Legal security
•
•
•
•
Initial outlay
+++
++++
++
+
• = available – = not available + = evaluation scale
3. Electronic documentation using
USB stick
Process data from washer-disinfectors
or small steam sterilisers can be saved
to a USB stick for subsequent transfer to
documentation software.
• Low level of investments in computer and
network infrastructure
•Use of existing computer
• Digital archiving
4. Process documentation via printer
Process data is printed using a receipt
printer in the hygiene room. The printouts
are filed.
