As 2024 winds to a close, let’s take a look back at some of the top blog topics from this year. Topics include maintenance tips, feature highlights, sustainability initiatives, webinars, and more.
4 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TASKS TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF YOUR COLD STORAGE UNITS
Like other medical tools and devices, medical-grade refrigerators must be cared for and maintained in order to ensure performance and reliability. In this blog, we discuss who should perform preventative maintenance, how frequently preventative maintenance should be performed, and four easy preventative maintenance tasks that can help prolong the effective life of your medical-grade refrigerator.
4 RELIABILITY INDICATORS FOR PHARMACY REFRIGERATORS
Selecting a pharmacy refrigerator can be a daunting task. In this blog, we discuss the role of reliability when evaluating medical-grade pharmacy refrigerators and four indicators that can be used to evaluate pharmacy refrigerators.
DEMYSTIFYING COLD STORAGE (3-PART SERIES)
What is a medical-grade refrigerator? What makes it different from a standard-, food-, or commercial-grade refrigerator? In this three-part series, we discuss the features, performance standards, and certifications to look for when selecting a medical-grade cold storage device.
Read Part 1 >> | Part 2 >> | Part 3 >>
DOWNLOADABLE TEMPERATURE GRAPHS SUPPORT COMPLIANCE
In this blog, we explore one of the critical features of Helmer i.Series® units that allows laboratory professionals to maintain compliance with the College of American Pathologists (CAP) guidance on the storage of reagents and patient specimens. Explore how the i.C3 interface empowers compliance with downloadable temperature graphs and event logs.
3 CRITERIA FOR SELECTING A CELL WASHER
Automatic cell washers reduce labor and operational inefficiencies associated with traditional manual cell washing processes. In this blog, we explore the most important features to look for when selecting an automated cell washer.
GX SOLUTIONS ULT FREEZERS SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY
Ultra-low temperature freezers are critical for storing patient samples and other materials used in the clinical lab setting. In this blog, we discuss the Helmer GX Solutions Ultra-Low Freezers, their performance, and impact on sustainability goals.
REBATES AVAILABLE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT COLD STORAGE
As sustainability efforts continue globally, more incentive programs are becoming available for organizations who choose to invest in energy efficient options. In this blog, we outline a partnership with Energy Solutions that allows customers in select regions to receive rebates for choosing Helmer cold storage equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN THE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT
In the U.S. alone, the healthcare industry produces 7.6 percent of total emissions, which is roughly equivalent to emissions produced by 116 million passenger vehicles driven for one year. Even when limited to the scope of the healthcare industry, the issue of environmental sustainability is massive. We discuss the impact of the healthcare industry on sustainability and offer tactical choices clinical professionals can make to move toward a more sustainable future.
REGULATORY AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR CELL WASHERS
Choosing the appropriate cell washing technology is critical to lab operations. In this blog, we examine important regulatory and design considerations for selecting a cell washer.
REFRIGERATORS FOR STERILE COMPOUNDING CLEAN ROOMS
USP <797> changes took effect in November 2023. This blog is a companion to a webinar Helmer sponsored in which Patricia Kienle, RPh, MPA, FASHP, discussed key equipment planning considerations for sterile clean rooms. Topics include proper location of cold storage, type of refrigerator, size of refrigerator, and more.
Other Blogs You Might Be Interested In...
- Best of 2023: Pharmacy and Vaccine Storage
- Best of 2023: Blood Bank and Clinical Lab
- Best of 2022: Pharmacy and Vaccine Storage
- Best of 2022: Blood Bank and Clinical Lab
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