Lo que debe saber sobre los equipos de almacenamiento de vacunas: neveras, congeladores, termómetros

[Music] When storing and managing your vaccine supply it is essential to have the proper equipment and procedures to ensure your patients receive safe AND effective vaccines. In this short video you will learn about vaccine storage units such as refrigerators and freezers and a temperature monitoring device called a data logger or ddl the cdc recommends the use of specialized or pharmaceutical grade units to refrigerate or freeze vaccines home use units those with a refrigerator and freezer may be an acceptable alternative but not These types of unit should use the freezer compartment. Vaccines should never be stored in any unit with a combined refrigerator and freezer such as those used in student dormitories or bars as they present a significant risk of the vaccines freezing even when are used for temporary storage not all small storage units are like those in dorms or bars compact, specialized biological units can be used to safely store vaccines each vaccine storage unit must have a monitoring device reliable temperature sensor to monitor temperatures Unit The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a specific type of temperature monitoring device called a digital data recorder or DDL. If you receive vaccines purchased with federal funds such as through the Vaccines for Children program, you are required to use a DDL digital data loggers continuously monitor and record storage unit temperatures at preset intervals. This detailed temperature information can be downloaded and reviewed. Reviewing DDL data is critical to the viability of vaccines and to preventing administration errors. many Digital data loggers or DDLs use a buffered temperature probe. A buffered probe matches the actual temperature of the vaccine compared to standard thermometers that tend to reflect air temperature to accurately monitor vaccine temperatures in an Ultra unit. cold it is essential to use an air probe or a probe designed specifically for ultra cold temperatures when selecting a ddl recommended features include a removable probe that better reflects vaccine temperatures such as a glycol buffered zone glass beads sand or Teflon a display with the current minimum and maximum temperature a recommended uncertainty of plus or minus 0.5 grc or plus or minus 1 gr Fahrenheit and a recording interval or reading speed that can be programmed to measure and record temperatures at least every 30 minutes can also be useful if the ddl has an alert system for temperatures out of range and for low battery. These features, together with a temperature recording sheet for daily monitoring and documentation, make the ddl the best option for the Vaccine temperature monitor must have a separate ddl device for each storage unit AND at least one backup device in case one does not work properly Each ddl device must have a current calibration test certificate And this is also valid Known as a calibration report, this test ensures the accuracy of your device relative to internationally accepted standards. Calibration tests should be performed every two or three years or as per the manufacturer's suggested schedule. Follow the DDL manufacturer's guidance for instructions. specifics on how to monitor the temperature of vaccines are You can contact the CDC at ninfo @cdmx CDC website for more training and resources to support your vaccination efforts including the Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit, the Pink Book, and online training modules called You Call the Shots.