Underscored by the strict requirements from accreditors and state vaccine programs, consistent and accurate temperature monitoring is an operational necessity. Implementation rates of automated solutions have risen quickly over the past few years, supported by the wide variety of products available to pharmacy. It is important to note that 17% of facilities have yet to automate their temperature monitoring; given the relative ease of budgeting for and implementing these systems, this is somewhat concerning.

For more information, visit www.pppmag.com/automation and click on Temperature Monitoring and Refrigeration.