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Here’s How the CDC Defines A Vaccine Refrigerator

Posted on Jan 24, 2020 by Miranda Schroeder

The CDC recommends the use of purpose-built or pharmaceutical-grade units designed to either refrigerate or freeze. These units can be compact, under-the-counter style or large upright refrigerator units.

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National Blood Donor Month Helps Save Lives

Posted on Jan 21, 2020 by Colleen Holtkamp

In 1970, the month of January was designated National Blood Donor Month. January is one of the most challenging times for blood centers to collect enough blood products to keep up with demand and avoid shortages.

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Clinical Laboratory: The Best of 2019

Posted on Jan 16, 2020 by Colleen Holtkamp

We have gathered the top clinical lab posts from 2019. Topics include the launch of our new GX Solutions upright refrigerators, an ultra-low freezer survey, a guide for selecting Laboratory Refrigerators, and a demonstration of the UltraCW® II Automatic Cell Washing System. In...

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Vaccine Storage: The Best of 2019

Posted on Jan 14, 2020 by Miranda Schroeder

Helmer Scientific has gathered the top ten vaccine related blog posts from 2019. Vaccine storage and handling topics include influenza season, the CDC toolkit, temperature monitoring, and routine maintenance tips. Helmer’s goal is to continue to educate and inform you on all...

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Survey: Medical-Grade Refrigeration in the Clinical Lab

Posted on Jan 10, 2020 by Ben Greenfield

Using appropriate medical-grade refrigerators and freezers in clinical lab environments is critical to the delivery of patient care. These specialized cold storage units include features that ensure proper performance for storage of sensitive, expensive, and sometimes...

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Blood Bank: The Best of 2019

Posted on Jan 08, 2020 by Colleen Holtkamp

We have gathered the top blood bank posts from 2019. Topics include the launches of our new Pro Line countertop platelet storage systems and GX Solutions upright refrigerators, as well as the new AABB Standards-Compliant Product Evaluation Program. In these posts you will find a...

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Hospital Pharmacy: The Best of 2019

Posted on Jan 07, 2020 by Miranda Schroeder

Helmer Scientific has gathered the top ten pharmacy related posts from 2019. Popular hospital pharmacy topics include USP <1079>, <797> and <800> compliance along with medication safety related posts such as tips for reducing medication errors. Helmer’s goal is to continue to...

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Implementing Sterile Compounding Standards Throughout Your Entire Organization

Posted on Jan 02, 2020 by Miranda Schroeder

The United States Pharmacopeia Convention (USP), a scientific nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the quality of the American drug supply, provides various regulations and recommendations for patient and healthcare personnel safety.

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How Samples Are Protected During Ultra-Low Freezer Door Openings

Posted on Dec 20, 2019 by Colleen Holtkamp

An Ultra-Low freezer should be designed to prevent stored materials from being exposed to warmer temperatures. Accessing the contents of an Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer is a regular occurrence that should not have a dramatic impact on the temperature throughout the entire...

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CDC’s Influenza Update for 2019 – 2020

Posted on Dec 19, 2019 by Miranda Schroeder

One of the most important safeguards for the nation's vaccine supply is proper storage and handling. This is especially important during flu season. The CDC recently released a program highlighting the keys to maintaining the vaccine cold chain in your facility.

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