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Get Rid of Ice!!!

Why Are You Still Using Ice to Keep Vaccine Cool? Here is a novel idea for transporting refrigerated vaccine: NEVER PUT ANYTHING BELOW 2°C IN A COOLER WITH VACCINE! (Even conditioned water/ice bottles.)I know, I know, I know…the standard practice is to use “properly conditioned” ice-packs. It is a method, but one that I want to challenge. Read More

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Cool Cube™ PCM Unmasked

Cool Cube™ PCM Unmasked – An explanation of VeriCor’s “No Ice” statement.You may not know what PCM stands for, but you are familiar with it.PCM stands for “phase change material.” The most common PCM we all encounter on a daily basis is water (yes, water is a PCM). At 0°C/32°F, water changes from one phase Read More

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The Newest Line of Cool Cubes™

VeriCor Introduces the newest line of Cool Cubes™ — The Cold Chain’s Best, Most Advanced Coolers EverIncluding a vibrant new color, more pockets and many other user-friendly features.HOLMEN, WI – October 25, 2016 – VeriCor, LLC, the global producer of Response-Friendly™ Systems, Products and Services, today introduced the best, most advanced line of Cool Cubes™ Read More

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Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Requirements

Healthcare providers, local health departments, emergency management agencies and healthcare coalitions are all affected by the recent publication of the “Final Emergency Preparedness Rule” by the CMS. Haven’t seen it yet? The Federal Register webpage is here (09/16/2016 official document). Now is the time to strengthen your emergency preparedness plan for both natural and man-made disasters. Read More

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CDC Guidelines 2016

2016 CDC Vaccine Storage & Handling Toolkit – Top 10 Notables in the 2016 CDC Guidelines ***JUNE 2016 TOOLKIT DOWNLOAD*** The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the 2016 Vaccine Storage & Handling Toolkit, their first since May 2014. Here are the top 10 notables for Public Health Departments: Store refrigerated vaccine between Read More