If the refrigerator dies, how prepared are you to protect this investment? Moreover, even if small quantities and value of drug are present (i.e. insulin, succinylcholine), do you have an adequate system in place to assure product integrity in such a scenario for your patients?
Assuring that refrigerators are on a generator and that you have a thermometer with alarms for temperatures outside of 36-46 degrees Fahrenheit goes a long way and may save product and dollars. This center did. And the cost to protect its investment:
Thermometer: $55
Electrician: $300
Neither priceless
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