Conditions of participation
The provider must be able to provide efficient automated temperature monitoring of all identified areas in CTMUHB, 24/7/365
The provider must have a variety of alert notification systems, including an audible alarm and email notification, to alert staff where a unit has exceeded temperature limits in order for the alarm to be acted upon immediately
The provider must provide a solution to alert staff when a critical area falls out of temperature consensus when staff are not within the immediate vicinity of the alerting department, eg. text message or paging system
The provider must provide software that allows meaningful reports to be produced, including graphical and numerical data for all monitored areas, and allows recording of any actions taken for out of consensus temperatures
The provider must have software that is flexible/configurable when moving sensors/probes or equipment to different areas within Pathology
The provider must have robust sensors/probes for the full range of temperature requirements (-80c to +60c), with provision for replacement when a sensor/probe is no longer functioning, and additional sensor/probes when required
The provider must provide temperature logging over the geographical area of the Health Board, with option to expand if required
The provider must provide annual ISO 17025 compliant calibration service for every sensor with minimal service disruption. Calibration MU must be provided on calibration certificates
The provider must ensure the system is compliant to BSQR temperature monitoring requirements and currently be deployed in a UK Blood Bank laboratory that has undergone MHRA inspection
The provider must provide initial and ongoing training support as and when required
The provider must provide a robust customer support system to ensure continuity of temperature monitoring in all Pathology departments