Refrigerated food storage in hospital ward areas.
A survey of ward refrigerators was carried out in two hospitals, with reference to type and efficiency in maintaining cold storage temperatures. A total of 40 refrigerators were surveyed on two occasions. Only seven were found to maintain temperatures between 5 degrees C and 7 degrees C. Commercial larder type refrigerators are recommended for ward use. Training and updating of staff in policies and procedures is emphasized.
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D003625:Data Collection; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / Q000592:standards; D005519:Food Preservation / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008131:London; D010362:Patients' Rooms / Q000592:standards*; D012034:Refrigeration / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000592:standards*