SIS - Materials Management Microsystems Interface Provides New Instrument Management Benefits in OR.

ATLANTA -- SIS (Surgical Information Systems) and Materials Management Microsystems announced today the first successful implementation of a bidirectional interface between SIS' perioperative software solution and the SPM sterile processing information system. The new interface ensures consistency between instrument set descriptions in SPM and in SIS' preference cards, and provides real-time information on instrumentation requirements necessary for supporting the OR schedule.

"The SIS-SPM interface will be a tremendous asset to hospitals seeking to resolve conflicts in the surgery schedule that arise from instrument availability issues," said Ed Daihl, CEO of SIS. "This interface will simplify the day-to-day operations of both the operating room and the sterile processing department." Daihl noted that successful implementation of the interface was recently completed at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, California.

Efficient and compliant instrument delivery, coordinated with the scheduling function, is an essential component of a streamlined operating room. And because the OR generates the largest revenues and costs in most hospitals, an effective and intuitive interface is of critical importance.

"In addition to keeping the instrument set descriptions in synch, the interface offers significant operational and clinical benefits as well," said Ed Becker, President of Materials Management Microsystems. "Operationally, the sterile processing department can align resources to deliver instrumentation based on the specific needs of the OR schedule. Clinically, the interface provides simplified methods for maintaining traceability of the uniquely identified asset to the patient or the procedure, and in turn back to the related sterilization records."

About SIS

SIS is the leading provider of surgery management solutions that improve efficiency and quality for surgical services. Developed specifically for the complex surgical environment, our technology integrates all perioperative administrative and clinical processes, including anesthesia - and shares this information with all of your critical data. Our intuitive solution integrates smoothly, enabling precise operations. SIS holds strategic partnerships with both Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) Corporations.

For more information visit our website, www.SISFirst.com.

About Materials Management Microsystems

Microsystems provides bar code driven sterile processing management information systems designed specifically for healthcare facilities. Microsystems' position as the leader in this market results from a unique combination of sophisticated software products, refined implementation services, attentive and personal customer support, and a staff of professionals committed to the success of each client. Learn more at www.mmmicrosystems.com.