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Re: Temperature Monitoring

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"Miller Nichola (RC9) Luton & Dunstable Hospital FT" <[log in to unmask]>

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ACB Point-of-Care Testing <[log in to unmask]>

Date:

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 14:08:04 +0000

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Hi.



We use data loggers at each site where a gas analyser is present for monitoring temperatures for storage of consumables in that area. The solution packs we use have to be stored below 25C. 



The data loggers are checked weekly and the information is downloaded onto a PC to analyse the temperature fluctuations in those areas and this information is saved in graph format and can be commented on and acted upon accordingly.



For other POCT a temperature audit programme is in place, similar to Tony's.



Kind regards,

Nichola



Nichola Miller

Point of Care Testing (POCT) BMS

Luton & Dunstable University Hospital



Email: [log in to unmask]

Ext: 7991

Tel: 01582 497991







-----Original Message-----

From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of CAMBRIDGE, Anthony (PLYMOUTH HOSPITALS NHS TRUST - RK9)

Sent: 20 April 2018 14:48

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Subject: Re: [SPAM] Temperature Monitoring



Hi



We use an infra-red thermometer gun as part of our audit programme. Point it at any flat surface for a reading. This is done in 3 areas of the site, usually the patient area, where stock is stored and the sluice. The values are checked against the extremes of the manufacturer's consumable operating temperature ranges. The gun is calibrated to UKAS standard. What you need to think about with this approach (obviously not continuous monitoring) is how often to audit and which sites are usually at risk of breaching the operational temperature range.



Some consumables are 25C and others 32C at the high end. Some areas will be prone to higher temperatures or wide temperature fluctuations throughout the seasons of the year. Ideally a risk assessment would establish the areas that would have more intensive monitoring. You need to justify what schedule has been adopted and also what actions would be taken if the monitoring picked an unacceptable deviation.



Regards



Tony Cambridge MSc., BSc., PRINCE2®

Lead Biomedical Scientist

Blood Sciences and POCT

Tel Ext- 01752 430050

Tel Int- 30050

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Keep Communicating



Put patients first   •   Take Ownership   •   Respect Others   •   Be Positive



-----Original Message-----

From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of JOCELYN EMMA (RCD) PATHOLOGY

Sent: 20 April 2018 14:38

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Subject: Re: [SPAM] Temperature Monitoring



Good question, I am interested to see if there is a good one out there.



-----Original Message-----

From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Patricia Lockett

Sent: 20 April 2018 14:36

To: [log in to unmask]

Subject: [SPAM] Temperature Monitoring



Hi,



Could anyone recommend a min and max temperature monitoring strip we could use for Point of Care devices on the ward.



Cheers



Trish



Patricia Lockett MSc (Clin Chem)

Senior Biomedical Scientist for Point of Care Testing and Laboratory Lead for the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Hub Clinical Support & Screening Services | Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Queen Elizabeth Hospital | Queen Elizabeth Avenue | Sheriff Hill | Gateshead NE9 6SX |

T: 0191 445 8563 |  E: [log in to unmask] |





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