Surgical Information System (SIS)

The surgical care process is getting smoother for patients and more efficient for health providers.

Saskatchewan's new computerized Surgical Information System (SIS) is now operational in Prince Albert Parkland Health Region (Victoria Hospital, Prince Albert), Cypress Health Region (Cypress Regional Hospital, Swift Current) and Prairie North Health Region (Battlefords Union Hospital and Lloydminster Hospital).

It will soon be introduced in Five Hills and Saskatoon Health Regions.

The system offers a range of benefits, including:

Surgical Scheduling: Surgical cases are electronically booked and managed.

Charting: Operating room staff can track patient preparation, medications, specimens taken, equipment used, and procedure times.

Supply Management: Ordering of equipment and supplies is automated, so everything needed for a surgical procedure is readily available.

Patient Tracking: Staff and families can be visually notified about where the patient is physically located during the surgical process, so they are informed about the patient's progress.

Easy Access to Information: Health providers with appropriate access levels can easily and securely find necessary information about a patient's health status.

Patient Safety: SIS supports planning, monitoring and recording of surgical events.

For more detailed information about how the Surgical Information System works, see Related Links below.