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When it comes to the safe storage of medicines, bloods and samples, an automated monitoring system can provide real value

It’s more important than ever that trust in vaccine quality is assured. The most overlooked and undervalued area is the correct storage conditions to ensure vaccine efficacy is maintained.

With manual temperature monitoring it’s not possible to determine how long stock has been exposed to an out-of-spec temperature. The only safe option is to dispose of the stock. These challenges can be overcome by using an automated, calibrated temperature monitoring system.

Automated temperature monitoring, workflow management solutions  and digital record keeping can provide greater accuracy while freeing up staff time.

Vaccines should be stored in a validated vaccine fridge that is monitored to meet regulatory compliance. This fridge should be set to store vaccines between the recommended +2°C to +8°C temperature range and used solely for the storage of vaccines.

Ensuring compliant medicine management can be difficult due to the time-consuming effort involved in measuring and recording temperatures in ward and medicine fridges. Staff often check temperatures manually, which takes time away from patient care and increases the risk of checks being missed if emergencies occur.