Accreditation

VFC Temperature Data Logger Requirements & Manufacturers

The CDC now requires VFC providers to use continuous temperature monitoring devices for storing vaccines in medical office refrigerators…

VFC Provider Refrigerator and Freezer Requirements

VFC providers must follow specific guidelines and responsibilities when it comes to the storage and handling of vaccines. Meeting these..

Where to Find the CDC Storage of Vaccines Guidelines

In June 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published an 82-page toolkit titled “Vaccine Storage & Handling Toolkit.” This..

Vaccine Storage and Temperature Guidelines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mandates that vaccine refrigerators maintain temperatures between 2 °C and 6 °C (36 °F to 46 °F)..

What Are the NSF456 Vaccine Storage Standards?

The NSF456 vaccine storage standard was developed collaboratively by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and NSF International..

Meeting Standards and Requirements for the VFC, CDC and NSF456

The NSF 456 standard for vaccine storage was developed collaboratively by the CDC and NSF International. Though not legally mandated..

How Much Backup Power Is Needed for Accreditation?

Earning and maintaining accreditation is critical for any healthcare institution. Accreditation, coupled with dependable backup power, ensures the facility..

TYPE 1 & TYPE 3 EES For An ASC

NFPA 99 refers to NFPA 111 and NFPA 110 when defining classification standards for backup or alternate power..

Battery Backup for AAAASF Accreditation

The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF) was started in 1984. It is an organization that ..