TruMed Systems, a firm based in San Diego, California, is releasing its AccuVax vaccine management system that’s designed to improve clinical efficiency, save nurses’ time, and reduce waste. The system of course keeps the medications at the correct temperature for long-term potency and helps to reduce the chances of making errors in administration.
The system keeps a record of the temperature of the storage area within the device, as well as how much vaccine has been used and how much remains, allowing for easy inventory management. Every time the vaccine is administered, it scans the clinician’s fingerprint and makes sure the drug provided is still within its freshness limitations. It also records which patient received it for easy integration with billing and reordering systems. Additionally, vaccines that are publicly funded can be kept separate from those meant for private use.
Since there’s no door to open and close, as in a refrigerator, the vaccines are kept at an even temperature, helping to preserve their freshness. In case of a power outage, a battery inside the AccuVax will keep the contents cold for at least nine hours.
The system can be connected to remotely via the internet to check on its usage, power status, and download any of the information that it records.
Product page: AccuVax…
Via: TruMed…