(i.e Equipment Failure/Power Outage)
• When an electricity disruption occurs, document the time and the maximum, minimum and current temperature inside of the non-functioning refrigerator in the Temperature Log Book and reset the maximum-minimum thermometer.
• Contact your Landlord (Dominic 416.985.1396) for information concerning the estimated time before electricity should be restored.
• Do not allow the vaccine to remain in a non-functioning unit for an extended period of time. If it is unsure that the problem can be corrected in time to maintain the required temperatures, initiate transfer of item to Mimico Pharmacy
- Contact Mimico Pharmacy (416.255.0300) and advise staff of incoming products. Transport to Mimico Pharmacy as soon as possible. Monitor temperature in the log book located inside the transport cooler
Basic Principles for Packing Vaccine:
• Obtain transport cooler located in the pharmacy closet
• To avoid temperature fluctuations, ensure that everything in the transport container is cooled before packing vaccines.
• Pack vaccines in layers with packing materials to prevent content movement during transport. Refrigerated and frozen packs must be “conditioned” prior to packing.
• Be sure to place an insulating barrier between the refrigerated or frozen packs and the vaccines to prevent accidental freezing.
• Pack vaccines in their original packaging on top of the insulating barrier. Do not remove vials from their boxes and fill any spaces between boxes to prevent shifting.
• Use enough refrigerated or frozen packs to maintain the cold chain. Do not use loose or bagged ice.
• Place the temperature-monitoring device in the middle of the vaccines and ensure that it is not in contact with the refrigerated/frozen packs