Do NOT store food OR medications OR specimens in the same refrigerator.
- Check patient refrigerators used for food daily for:
- Cleanliness
- Expired food
- Proper temperature
- Check patient refrigerators used for medication daily for:
- Cleanliness
- Expired medication
- Proper temperature
- Document refrigerator temperatures on a temperature log
- Associate/employee food is not allowed in clinical areas
- Covered drinks are only allowed in pre-designated clean areas
