What must be maintained daily for refrigerator, freezer, and incubator temperatures?

Maintaining a daily log for refrigerator, freezer, and incubator temperatures is essential in sterile compounding practices to ensure the integrity and safety of compounded sterile preparations (CSPs). Temperature fluctuations can negatively impact the sterility and efficacy of medications, potentially leading to compromised therapies or patient harm.

By keeping a daily log, healthcare professionals can monitor temperature trends, identify any deviations from the required ranges, and take prompt corrective actions when necessary. This record-keeping also provides documentation for regulatory compliance and can serve as an important tool in quality assurance processes. Regularly documenting temperatures helps to uphold the standards outlined in USP 797, ultimately enhancing patient safety and care outcomes.