Cold Chain
Temperature-controlled environment used to maintain and distribute vaccines in optimal condition.
Cold Chain
vaccine storage units
Fridge, Freezer and ultra cold.
3 different vaccine groups
VFC, AVP, privet/Hybrent
when vaccine arrive at the clinic
vaccines need to be checked and stored as soon as possible.
MMR
8 hours
5 stages to cold chain
Manufacturing, distributing, arrival at facility, storage and handling at facility, and administration
temp monitoring device
digital data logger and back up data loggers
vaccine expiring first should be
Used first.
when unpacking deliveries
check shipping container for damage
check vaccine agents packing slip.
check cold chain monitor
MMRV
30 minutes
this is reduced every time vaccines is exposed to an improper condition
Potency/ effectiveness.
type of fridge freezer units acceptable for use.
pharmaceutical-grade / purpose-built
Stand - alone house hold-grade unit
all vaccine should be stored in ( not talking about fridge)
original packaging
frequency of vaccine inventory.
monthly
Hib
24 hours
effective cold chain relies on 3 main elements:
well trained staff
reliable storage and temp monitoring equipment
accurate vaccine inventory management.
fridge/freezer units not exceptable
the use of freezer in stand-alone household-grade unit
dormitory or bar- sty units
vaccines should be stored in original packing for what reasons
protects from the light. decreases administration errors. inventory management.
F.I.F.O.
first in first out
Pentacel
Immediately
report to be done when vaccine have gone out of temp
vaccine excursion report.
fridge & freezer temp range
fridge - 2c - 8c
Freezer - -50c - 15c
3 vaccine that must be stored the the freezer
MMRV, varicella, Spike Vax (Moderna)
what is reported on monthly inventory
number of does on site, expired vaccines, wasted vaccines
shingrix
6 hours