Evaluation of Temperature Monitoring System of Cold Chain at all Urban Health Centres (UHCs) of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) area
Journal Title: Healthline - Year 2015, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
[b]Introduction :[/b]Temperature monitoring system is an important element of cold chain. [b]Objectives :[/b] 1) To evaluate the temperature monitoring system of cold chain at UHC level.2) To take necessary corrective measures whenever required and give relevant advices to handlers for improving the system. Method : A cross sectional study was conducted at all the 56 UHCs of AMC area during May 2012 to January 2013. Pretested check list was used having details of various cold chain elements. [b]Results & Discussion : [/b]Significant difference was found regarding the placement of alcohol & dial thermometer in ILR & DF respectively (P: 0.028). Documentation of temperature in temperature logbook twice daily on regular basis was satisfactory. Poor documentation was noted for power failure (12.5%) and for defrosting status (41%) in record book. ILR (Ice Lined Refrigerator) breakdown was noted significantly in temperature logbook (P: 0.004). [b]Conclusion :[/b] Temperature logbook was regularly updated still there was scope for improvement regarding documentation of power failure and defrosting status
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Kapil Govani, Jay Sheth
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