Case Study: St. Vincent’s University Hospital improves 24-hour medication fridge monitoring with Kelsius

St. Vincent’s University Hospital protects 90+ fridges and saves up to €120,000 with Kelsius

St. Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH), a leading academic teaching hospital in Ireland, faced the challenge of needing a reliable method to continuously monitor over 90 medication fridges and freezers across its campus, particularly outside of standard working hours. To address this, they implemented the Kelsius remote, wireless, and paperless temperature monitoring system.

The Kelsius solution provided SVUH with 24-hour visibility into their storage units, complete with real-time alerts and comprehensive reporting. This enabled the hospital to respond swiftly to temperature deviations and identify issues like doors left ajar. The system significantly strengthened compliance and, over a three-month period, helped achieve an estimated potential financial saving of €120,000 by avoiding medication stock loss.

St. Vincent’s University Hospital