Creating a Connected Ecosystem for Decontamination Excellence
Your Technology. Connected. Simplified.
In modern decontamination departments, multiple systems and machines need to work together seamlessly. Athera Healthcare doesn’t just provide software – we create an intelligent ecosystem that connects your washer disinfectors, autoclaves, AERs, patient administration systems, and more into one unified, automated workflow.
The result? Less manual data entry. Fewer errors. Faster turnaround times. Complete traceability from theatre to patient.
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Our Integration Philosophy
We believe healthcare technology should work for you, not against you. That’s why we’ve invested in building robust integrations with the equipment and systems you already use. Our approach eliminates duplicate data entry, reduces human error, and ensures your teams can focus on what matters most: patient safety and operational excellence.
Machine Integrations: Automating Decontamination Workflows
Washer Disinfector & Autoclave Integrations
Say goodbye to manual cycle checking. Our integrations with leading decontamination equipment manufacturers automatically capture pass/fail results, cycle times, and validation data directly from your machines.
Current Partners:
– Sterval (Sterkive II) – Automatic cycle validation for washers and autoclaves
– SteelCo – Real-time AER cycle data and outcomes
– Getinge (T-Doc) – Seamless data capture for Tracker
– Yokogawa IMS (Irish Power & Process) – Integrated machine monitoring
Why it matters: Your staff no longer need to manually record every cycle outcome. The machines tell Tracker directly whether a load passed or failed, improving both accuracy and efficiency while reducing the risk of transcription errors.
Endoscope Reprocessing (AER) Integrations
From pre-clean through to validation, our AER integrations automate the entire endoscope reprocessing chain.
Current Partners:
– Wassenburg:
– Automatic Parametric Release (APR): Auto-writes cycle outcomes directly into FingerPrint for Endoscopy, enabling automatic scope release
– SingleScan: Listens for AER and cabinet load/unload events, eliminating double-scanning and duplicate recording
– SteelCo – Automatic AER pass/fail recording
– Steris – (In Development) – AER modality integration with our SingleScan functionality
– ASP (In Development) – Automated cycle data capture
Why it matters: Traditional reprocessing requires staff to scan scopes into machines, then manually record outcomes. Our integrations mean machines are automatically loaded and unloaded within Athera FingerPrint for Endoscopy – no additional scanning required. This cuts workload significantly and ensures results are captured accurately every time.
Manual Wash & Vacuum Pack Integrations
Current Partners:
– PlasmaBiotics (In Development)
– Aqua Manual Wash Machines: Partial automation of manual wash processes with automatic result recording
– Plasma Vac Pack Machines: Automatic pass/fail capture for vacuum packing
Why it matters: Even manual processes benefit from machine integration. Results flow directly into Athera FingerPrint for Endoscopy without manual intervention, ensuring consistent, accurate records and freeing up your team for higher-value tasks.
Clinical System Integrations: Closing the Loop to Patient Safety
Patient Administration & Theatre Management
Connecting decontamination to patient records ensures complete traceability and supports correct-patient-correct-procedure compliance.
Current Partners:
– Clanwilliam: Inserts patient records directly into Athera FingerPrint for scanning at point of use
– Generic HL7 v2 Patient Tracking: Bidirectional patient data exchange
– PAS Interfaces: Patient administration integration with Athera Pathways and Patient Knowledge & Booking
– Synopsis, GE Centricity, MedicaPlus, Somerset Cancer Register: Outbound interfaces for Athera Pathways
Why it matters: When endoscopes and instruments are traced back to specific patients, you can demonstrate regulatory compliance, support outbreak investigations, and provide the audit trail required by CQC and other regulatory bodies.
The Athera Advantage: Why Our Integrations Work Better
1. Built for Healthcare, Not Just Tech
We understand decontamination workflows, regulatory requirements, and the pressures your teams face. Our integrations are designed to genuinely improve how your department operates.
2. Continuous Innovation
We’re constantly developing new integrations based on customer needs and emerging technologies. Can’t see your equipment or system listed? Talk to us, we’re always expanding our ecosystem.
3. Expert Implementation & Support
Our Customer Success team has an industry-leading satisfaction rating. We don’t just plug systems together, we ensure your integration delivers real operational value from day one.
4. Future-Proof Architecture
As your organisation grows and technology evolves, our flexible integration framework grows with you. We use modern APIs, industry standards, and robust protocols to ensure long-term reliability.
Your Ecosystem. Your Way.
Every NHS trust or hospital is different. Different equipment. Different systems. Different workflows.
That’s why we offer bespoke integration solutions tailored to your specific environment. Whether you need to connect three systems or thirty, we have the expertise and technology to make it happen.
What’s Possible?
– EHR and EPR systems (EPIC, Cerner, and others)
– Theatre management systems (Bluespier, etc.)
– Medical devices and decontamination equipment
– HR and rostering systems
– Pharmacy and consumables management
– Custom reporting and analytics platforms
– Legacy systems requiring specialist connectivity
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FAQs
It depends on complexity, but most equipment integrations can be implemented within 4-8 weeks following our standard implementation process.
Integration costs vary based on scope and complexity. We’ll provide transparent pricing during your initial consultation.
Absolutely. We have extensive experience connecting modern cloud platforms with older on-premise systems using HL7, API bridges, and custom middleware.
Get in touch. We’re continuously expanding our integration portfolio and may already be developing support for your equipment—or we can explore building a custom integration.
All integrations follow NHS Digital standards and GDPR requirements, with encrypted data transfer, role-based access controls, and full audit trails.