In 2017 the New Zealand Ministry of Health released the
latest version of their National
Standards for Vaccine Storage and Transportation for
Immunisation Providers.
This document sets standards for the storage and
transportation of vaccines from arrival in Aotearoa to when
they are removed from the fridge for dispensing. This is
known as the cold chain. If you store vaccines and other
cold stored medicines, you are a part of this cold chain.
They (the MoH) have also made a simple video that nails it in one!
See here.
Once the controlled product is in storage in your facility
you are required to record the refrigerator's daily minimum
and maximum temperatures. Our Haier vaccine refrigerators
comply with this requirement. Our larger model Haier vaccine
refrigerators include a built-in logging system to
continuously record and store temperature data. This data is
retrievable via USB. We also have a monitoring system to
keep you fully complaint. These features ensure your
compliance with the Ministry of Health cold chain
requirements.
For continued compliance, your cold chain compliant vaccine, drug or pharmaceutical refrigerator requires annual re-certification, and every three years your clinics cold chain accreditation (CCA) is also reviewed. CCAT can perform your annual fridge/freezer re-certification, and assist with your CCA review. Re-certification involves an inspection, performance test and calibration check. We can assist with any repair which may also be required to maintain compliance.You can download a brochure showing the whole range of Haier pharmacy and vaccine fridges here.
