[A decision support tool for receiving heat-sensitive health products]

Rev Infirm. 2020 Oct;69(264):36-38. doi: 10.1016/j.revinf.2020.08.008. Epub 2020 Aug 24.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Controlling the cold chain for heat-sensitive healthcare products is essential to ensure the quality and safety of the patient's medical care. In response to this issue, the Marolles Forces Medical Supply Establishment (51), a pharmaceutical distribution establishment, is developing decision support tools to enable healthcare professionals to ensure that the conditions for storing heat-sensitive products are respected as soon as they are received.

Keywords: chaîne du froid; cold chain; force health service; heat-sensitive pharmaceutical product; medical supply; produit pharmaceutique thermosensible; ravitaillement médical; service de santé des armées.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Health Personnel
  • Hot Temperature*
  • Humans
  • Refrigeration*