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Inspection Setup

Inspection date and time recorded

Storage unit identified

Enter the refrigerator/freezer asset ID, room location, and unit type inspected.

Inspector name and role recorded

Inspection scope confirmed critical (required)

Confirm whether both refrigerator and freezer compartments were included, if applicable.

Yes No N/A

Temperature Verification

Refrigerator temperature within acceptable range critical (required)

Record the current refrigerator temperature. Acceptable range is 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) unless site SOP specifies a tighter range.

Freezer temperature within acceptable range critical (required)

Record the current freezer temperature. Use the manufacturer and CDC VFC storage requirements for the specific vaccine inventory in the unit.

Continuous temperature monitoring device functioning critical (required)

Confirm the digital data logger or equivalent device is powered, displaying current readings, and recording min/max temperatures.

Yes No N/A

Temperature alarm or excursion reviewed critical (required)

Confirm any alarm, out-of-range reading, or excursion since the last check has been reviewed and documented.

Yes No N/A

Storage Practices

Vaccines stored in original packaging critical (required)

Confirm vaccines remain in original cartons or packaging where required to protect from light and support organization.

Yes No N/A

Vaccines stored with adequate airflow critical (required)

Verify vaccines are not packed tightly and are not blocking vents, fans, or internal circulation pathways.

Yes No N/A

Food, beverages, and non-vaccine items absent critical (required)

Confirm no food, beverages, or unrelated items are stored with vaccines in the unit.

Yes No N/A

Vaccines separated by storage requirements critical (required)

Confirm refrigerated and frozen products are stored in the correct compartment and segregated by temperature requirement and lot control practices.

Yes No N/A

Unit doors and seals in good condition

Inspect doors, gaskets, and seals for visible damage, gaps, or condensation that could affect temperature stability.

Yes No N/A

Monitoring Devices and Documentation

Temperature probe placed correctly critical (required)

Confirm the probe is located in the proper buffered or product-simulating medium and positioned according to site SOP/manufacturer guidance.

Yes No N/A

Temperature logs complete and current critical (required)

Verify required temperature logs are complete, current, and signed/initialed per site procedure.

Yes No N/A

Device calibration or verification status current critical (required)

Confirm the monitoring device calibration, validation, or verification is current per manufacturer and site policy.

Yes No N/A

Backup monitoring method available

Confirm a backup thermometer, data logger, or alternate monitoring method is available in case the primary device fails.

Yes No N/A

Corrective Actions and Release Decision

Any deficiency or non-conformance documented critical (required)

Record whether any temperature excursion, storage issue, or monitoring failure was identified during the inspection.

Yes No N/A

Corrective action documented for each issue critical (required)

Confirm each deficiency includes immediate containment actions, notification, and follow-up steps per CDC VFC/site SOP.

Yes No N/A

Affected vaccine inventory placed on hold or quarantined critical (required)

Confirm any potentially compromised vaccine has been clearly identified, segregated, and not released for use until disposition is determined.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Vaccine Cold Chain Verification

Inspection Setup

Temperature Verification

Storage Practices

Monitoring Devices and Documentation

Corrective Actions and Release Decision

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