What is the purpose of daily checks on the medical office refrigerator?

• A. To log employee work hours
• B. To ensure proper temperature
• C. To measure humidity
• D. To check door alignment

Answer: (B)

Daily checks are about making sure the refrigerator is keeping items at the safe storage temperature. You read the thermometer, record the temperature, and compare it to the required range (often around 2 to 8°C for vaccines and many medications). Keeping within this range preserves potency and prevents spoilage. If the temperature is out of range, you follow the facility’s protocol: log the deviation, relocate affected items to proper storage, and notify a supervisor to decide the next steps. Humidity and door alignment aren’t the primary focus of this daily task, though a poor seal or high humidity can affect temperature over time. Logging work hours isn’t relevant to storage safety.