NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Antonucci @ 440-392-7669 STERIS CORPORATION DEMONSTRATES PERIOPERATIVE WORKFLOW EFFICIENCY TOOLS AT O.R. MANAGER™ CONFERENCE

RealView® management software helps manage entire perioperative environment

MENTOR, OHIO - September 20, 2013 - Operating Room managers are being tasked to integrate new technology, train personnel and improve workflow efficiencies in a fast-paced, quick-turnaround environment to ensure maximum productivity among both human and capital equipment resources. To accomplish these ambitious goals, OR Managers, physicians and staff need access to real-time information and staff training programs that are designed specifically for the perioperative environment.

STERIS Corporation, with more than 75 years in the surgical and infection control environments, has developed a suite of workflow management tools that it will showcase at the OR Manager™ Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, September 23-25.
At STERIS Booth #301, OR managers will be able to experience enhanced and innovative workflow management and product design management solutions such as:

RealView® Visual Workflow Management Software, a productivity tool that communicates vital, actionable information in real time to physicians, staff and patient families.

CS-iQ® Sterile Processing Workflow Management System, a visual dashboard that tracks and documents the status, preventative maintenance needs and compliance requirements of sterile processing equipment.

S.A.F.E. Situational Awareness for Everyone® Display, a centralized source of real-time patient data collected from disparate hospital sources.

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STERIS will also present an in-booth educational seminar focusing on the importance of

communication. "What did you say? Five keys to effective communication." will be presented at four different times throughout the show: Monday, September 23, at 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday,
September 24, at 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
"The advances we've made in developing these workflow improvement tools comprehensively address the needs of today's busy perioperative environments," said Jason Deeken, Senior Director of Marketing, Integration and Perioperative, at STERIS. "STERIS is uniquely positioned to deliver these tools to hospitals because we are in these rooms every day. We have heard managers express their needs from a product and technology perspective, as well as their expectations for their workforces, and have the two by developing solutions that improve the overall efficiency and productivity within the operating room."

About STERIS Corporation

STERIS Corporation is a leading provider of infection prevention and surgical products and services, focused primarily on critical healthcare, pharmaceutical and research markets around the world. The Company supplies a broad array of equipment, consumable and service solutions that help assure productivity and quality. The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol STE. For more information, visit www.steris.com. For information
on STERIS healthcare solutions, visit www.steris.com/healthcare/.
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chris_antonucci@steris.com.

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