Temperature monitoring is used in the healthcare industry for the storage of medicines, blood and samples that need to be kept at specific temperatures to maintain their integrity. A glitch in temperature could mean irreparable damage to these goods, therefore it is essential that temperature monitoring is maintained at all times.
The original method of temperature monitoring was carried out manually, where staff were required to check and record temperatures at specific times. A clear disadvantage to this method is that any deviances that might occur in between recordings would go unnoticed, and by the time they had been detected it would be too late to rescue the product. Health regulations now state that healthcare temperature monitoring must be carried out via a computerised system, to ensure efficiency and the safety of goods.
Wireless temperature monitoring basically involves compliance software that will keep a constant check on temperatures. Temperature sensors are installed which connect to the local area network. A data logger then records the temperature at regular intervals, the results of which are available on the internet usually in the form of a chart. Should there be any discrepancy, the wireless temperature monitoring system will instantly alert staff, and the quality of medicines and samples can be saved from damage.
Wireless temperature monitoring is also carried out throughout the cold chain, which is the storage of goods until they reach their final destination. Should certain products need transportation, wireless temperature monitoring will ensure that the correct temperature is maintainer throughout travel. This might apply to organ donation, or perhaps to vaccines being transported to countries with a hot climate.
At Kelsius we have pioneered the Kelsius System, a wireless temperature monitoring system built to keep your healthcare products and samples under constant observation, to avoid unnecessary damage and wastage.
