Kelsius Systems Vital in Management of the Roll-out of Vaccines

Kelsius playing a Vital Role in Supporting the Management of the Vaccine Roll-out.

Kelsius offer 24/7 monitoring of Vaccine storage units in Ireland and Further Afield.

Kelsius are delighted to be working with the HSE by supplying vaccination centres across Ireland with our temperature monitoring system CoolCheck to assist in the safe storage of the Covid-19 vaccines.

CoolCheck is an automated temperature monitoring system produced by Kelsius that helps those working in the healthcare sector with Quality Control, Reliability, Productivity, Traceability and Cost Reduction.

Sensors are installed in the designated storage sites and real-time temperature monitoring is provided to ensure these locations are always at optimal temperatures for medicines, bloods, lab samples, and especially for the Covid-19 vaccines. This data is instantly available on the Kelsius Web Portal that is accessible to all of our customers.

There are 16 vaccination sites across Ireland that we are currently working with in relation to the monitoring and storage of the Covid-19 vaccines.

The Locations

  • Punchestown Vaccine Centre
  • City West Vaccine Centre
  • Aviva Stadium Vaccine Centre
  • Arklow Vaccination Centre
  • Greystones Vaccination Centre
  • Ennis Vaccination Site
  • Nenagh Vaccination Site
  • Limerick Vaccination Site
  • Roscommon Vaccination Site
  • Merlin Park Vaccination Unit
  • Castlebar Vaccination Site
  • Galway Racecourse Vaccination Centre
  • Sligo Vaccination Centre
  • Letterkenny Vaccination Centre
  • Louth Vaccination Centre
  • Meath Vaccination Centre

CoolCheck is also monitoring vaccines in hospitals nationwide including Beaumont Hospital.

How We Help

CoolCheck currently monitors temperatures for the Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines.
The Pfizer vaccine requires ultralow ambient temperature levels during storage, levels our cryogenic sensors have been designed to detect. These sensors can record temperatures as low as -200C.

The AstraZeneca vaccine is stored at fridge temperature of 2-8C, and adrenaline that must also be carried at each site is stored from 16-24C.

In some cases, the Pfizer vaccine is stored elsewhere at the required ultralow temperatures and is then shipped to various locations, defrosted, with a 120 hour expiry timeframe. Our sensors are then used in storage units to monitor and ensure these vaccines are being brought to the correct temperatures of 2-8C.

Due to the limited vaccine supply at the moment, we are aware of the precision and accuracy that is needed to make sure every vaccine that arrives is fit for purpose. To prevent loss or damage to any vaccines, the CoolCheck system has a built-in feature where an alarm is triggered if there’s a sudden change in temperature. These alerts are sent to appointed members of staff via SMS or email which allows for immediate response to solve the issue. Audio Visual Alarm Systems are also installed.

Why choose CoolCheck?

This article by The Journal highlights how important appropriate storage is for the Covid-19 vaccines. “22 vials of the coronavirus vaccine could not be used because they had been incorrectly stored” with “at least five doses” in each vial. Our fully automated, paperless monitoring system can prevent issues like this from happening by reducing opportunities for human error to occur.

Read full article: https://www.thejournal.ie/vaccine-vials-incorrectly-stored-5336267-Jan2021/

With 18+ years’ experience, Kelsius have developed a reliable and reputable temperature monitoring system that has been used in 26 countries across multiple industries and sectors. These vaccination centres and their staff play a vital role in the suppression of this virus, and our system will relieve some of their pressures by providing reassurance that the vaccines are being monitored correctly and continuously.

“When faced with cold chain failure, the system on an annual basis more than pays for itself contributing significantly to product quality assurance and overall patient safety”.

Colm Devine, Chief Pharmacist, Letterkenny University Hospital

The FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety

How Kelsius and the FoodCheck system align with The FDA’s recent findings.

Reliable Temperature Monitoring means a Safer Food System

The U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) have released a blueprint outlining an approach that will be taken over the next decade to create a safer food system for all consumers. Due to the effect the pandemic has had on consumer behaviours; they believe that modern approaches are required for these modern times.

Their Goal

The FDA’s end goal is to trace the origins of contaminated food to its source in minutes and/or seconds, so when public health is at risk their response is as instant as possible. To achieve this, real-time and data-driven approaches will be taken to fulfil the FDA’s aim of creating end-to-end traceability throughout the food safety system. They have acknowledged that to be successful, all levels of the food supply chain must join together including technology firms and food regulators.

Our Contribution

Kelsius have been market leaders in the food safety industry for 18 years and are proud to be supplying some of the biggest food producing companies with our real-time temperature monitoring system not only in Ireland, but across the UK and worldwide.

The Kelsius FoodCheck system has a built-in feature where a selected member of staff receives an instant alert if there has been a sudden change in temperature. These alerts can be sent via SMS, email or a visual alarm. Often, basic human error can result in a fridge or freezer being left open or incorrectly shut. FoodCheck, our paperless HACCP system, ensures these mistakes can be resolved in time to prevent product contamination and loss of produce.

Shared Values

The FDA hopes to create a safer food system to improve the quality of life for consumers globally, a core value that is also shared among the Kelsius team. We are committed to producing high standard, fully automated systems to our customers to give them peace of mind that their produce is safe for customers.

Read full article: https://www.fda.gov/food/new-era-smarter-food-safety

“Records are easily and securely accessed for each location and the reporting is what really sets the system apart. This makes life much easier for a HACCP audit or inspection.”

William Day, IT Director, Five Guys UK

“We have Kelsius Food Safety System installed in the store now for a number of years, and to be quite honest, I couldn’t imagine the food safety system working without it.”

Mary McGroarty, Centra Rochestown

Vaccine Temperature Monitoring and Alerting

Covid Vaccine Temperature Monitoring and Alerting

“With Kelsius temperature monitoring- the Alert System allows us to take Corrective Actions, allowing stock to be relocated.”

Satish Kumar, Pharmacy, Maidstone Hospital.

As the market is developing with regards to Covid 19 Vaccine options and governments are committed to buying millions of doses of the 3 most advanced option so far, it’s worth considering the storage requirements and monitoring process. We, at Kelsius, want you to know that our CoolCheck system can help manage the storage of all vaccines in a safe and efficient manner.

What We Know

  • The Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are encouragingly efficacious from the preliminary studies.
  • Both will require storage at -78c.
  • The Oxford / AZ COVID-19 vaccine has standardized fridge storing requirements and its efficacy is equally impressive from the early stages of clinical trials.
  • Governments are committed to buying each of the vaccines.
  • Temperature excursions are critical to these vaccines.
  • Kelsius have the perfect solution to monitor these temperatures and Alert you if there is a temperature change.

CoolCheck Temperature Monitoring for Vaccine storage:

  • Kelsius have sensors capable of monitoring Ultra Cold Storage Environments (-80C).
  • Kelsius can monitor chilled storage units
  • Our system will notify you and alert you if there is any change in temperature.
  • Our system has on site Alarms and remote Alerts via Email/ SMS and Voicecall.
  • Warning and Critical Alerts to allow for Rapid Response to protect product.

Why Kelsius:

  • Over 17 years temperature monitoring experience.
  • Temperature Monitoring system in over 160 Hospitals throughout the UK and Ireland.
  • Proven track record monitoring temperature for Pharmacies and Life Science department.
  • Information easily accessible and at your finger tips.
  • Alerted to any non-conformance to pre-empt any issue and take corrective action.

If you have any questions or want to find out more click on the link below or email sales@kelsius.com.

Home Delivery Temperature Monitoring and Recording

Covid-19 has changed the landscape of how we do Business. Online Shopping and Home Deliveries have increased between 200% and 300% depending on the sector.

With this change, many grocery and food delivery providers are now required to monitor and record the temperature of the Goods being transported, both when leaving the store and again at delivery, to be complaint.

Aside from Complaince, this provides Owners and Managers with a tracable record to ensure the Produce they are delivering is safe and of the highest quality.

This option can be purchased as a stand alone option or as part of the entire Kelsius offering.

Kelsius can offer a further range of effective measures to assist you as your business adapts to the current situation:

  • Record Cleaning Tasks, Hygiene and Sanitizer Checks
  • Reminders to Prompt Staff to carry out Important Cleaning and Hygiene Tasks
  • Keep a log of Employees Handwashing
  • Reminders to Prompt Staff to wash their hands at regular and pre-determined times
  • Access to HSE Handwashing Video

I would like to speak to someone about this Solution.

You can also add the newly Developed Temperature Recording of Staff to your system.

If you have any questions or want to find out more click on the link below or email sales@kelsius.com.

Human Temperature Monitoring

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Covid-19 has provided Organisations with challenges never faced before. As Companies aim to return to offering their full range of services and products- new policies, procedures and checks are being brought in to ensure the safety of staff and customers.
Kelsius are here to assist you, your business and your employees to ensure risk is mitigated and work can continue.
Implementing daily temperature checks of your staff, and possibly customers, will become integral to any plan to ensure you remain operational long term. Kelsius have developed an app that allows you to record staff temperature along with other important information.
Applications
Shops and Supermarkets
Hotels and Restaurants
Office Buildings
Hospitals
Factories
Shared Offices and Working Spaces
Kelsius can offer a further range of effective measures to assist you in implementing a safe Return to Work plan:
Record Cleaning Tasks, Hygiene and Sanitizer Checks
Reminders to Prompt Staff to carry out Important Cleaning and Hygiene Tasks
Keep a log of Employees Handwashing
Reminders to Prompt Staff to wash their hands at regular and pre-determined times
Access to HSE Handwashing Video
I would like to speak to someone about this Solution
These measures implemented alongside the HSE Hygiene and Social Distancing reccomendation can offer you a safe and affordable avenue to resume your operations.

If you have any questions or want to find out more email sales@kelsius.com

Kelsius Customer Statement in relation to COVID-19

Dear Customers,

With the increasing spread of Covid-19, Kelsius would like to assure our customers that we are taking all necessary precautions to reduce exposure to this virus and clarify the following:

  • Kelsius are currently implementing a Coronavirus Prevention Policy
  • All Kelsius employees have been issued with Work Place guidelines
  • Where possible, employees are encouraged to work from home
  • Hygiene measures and social distancing policies are in place for anyone in Kelsius offices
  • Facilities have been put in place to assist staff conduct meetings remotely
  • International Travel has been suspended

We want to assure you that:

  • Kelsius Customer Support Helpdesk is operational at full capacity
  • Kelsius do not foresee any impact of our Supply Chain and are in constant contact with our suppliers to monitor the situation.
  • Kelsius’ Management are conducting regular remote review meetings to ensure our policy is in line with all the latest developments.
  • The safety of our Employees, Customers and the General Public are of the utmost importance to Kelsius and we will take all the necessary precautions to ensure everyone’s safety is protected.

Kelsius want you all to stay safe and take care during this period. Please follow the guidelines laid out by your National Health Organisation. If you have any questions or require any update on our policy please contact support@kelsius.com

Kelsius Sponsor Award Category at the National Q Mark Awards

Kelsius were delighted to attend National Q Mark Awards recently and to Sponsor an Award at the prestigious event.
These awards celebrate excellence and dedication in the work place and that is something Kelsius fully supports.

The Event was packed to capacity and held on Friday 27th September in the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road.
Master of Ceremonies Jonathan Healy was Host on the night and did a fantasitc job as usual.

Karl Simmons (COO) and Keith Hicks (National Account Manager) repesented Kelsius and presented the Award Kelsius were sponsoring- The National Q Mark for Hygiene and Food Safety- Recognised for Excellence Retails Supermarkets.

Quish’s SuperValu Ballingcollig took home the Award for 2019.

Kelsius would like to congratulation Quish’s for this reconigition of their dedication and endeavour to Food Safety.

Kelsius would like to congratualte Quish’s and all the winners on the night, it is just rewards for all the effort over the past year.

Indeed Kelsius would like to extend congratualtions to all the finalists on being recognised. Congratulations and keep up the good work!

See FoodCheck in Action. Save time and money.

FoodCheck can save you time and money.

FoodCheck Digital HACCP system is installed in over 600 Food Service Outlets throughout Irleand and the UK.

See how the system can fit seamlessly into your operation.

Our Customers experience the many benefits FoodCheck offers including:

  • 24/7 Temperature Monitoring
  • Protect your brand
  • Save money
  • Remove Paper
  • Reduce risk of non-compliance
  • Remove risk of Stock Loss

How FoodCheck works:

Don’t just take our word for it:

“FoodCheck has been invaluable since we installed it. As well as the obvious benefits of removing paper and improving standards, the system saves my business at least 10 hours per week in labour time.

The alert system has helped me save valuable stock on a number of occasions.”

Thomas Ennis, Spar Lower Baggot Street, Dublin

“We have FoodCheck for a few years now. The greatest benefit by far that I have found is that it frees up between 15-20 hours a week for my staff. Roughly 10 hours for my floor staff and 7 for my deli. This equates to a saving of €120 per week. This also means my staff are free to clean and stock and serve my customers. It is like having an extra member of staff for each half day. The system has served me very well and my health inspector is very happy with it. I get text Alerts if there is an issue with my fridges and freezers so I can protect against stock loss- it is like an extra insurance. FoodCheck’s bottom line is that if offers me peace of mind as well as saves me money.”

Liam Glynn, Centra Carnmore, Galway

Kelsius win Best Software Solutions Provider at Checkout NRSA Awards

Donegal based digital food safety company, Kelsius is celebrating after winning Best Software Solutions Provider at this year’s Checkout National Retail Supplier Awards.

This is the second time in three years that Kelsius have taken home this prestigious Award.

Fighting off stiff competition in this hotly anticipated category, the award recognised the company’s own technology, FoodCheck, which has been instrumental in changing the food preparation and storage practices of a host of well-known Irish retailers including Applegreen, SuperValu, Centra & Musgrave.

Judges recognised Kelsius paperless HACCP and temperature monitoring solution is helping store owners and managers to protect their customers from a food borne illness outbreak as a result of food being prepared in their stores.

Kelsius beat of formidable competition to claim the award. Renowned and successful software companies CBE and Intouch.com were runner up in this category further reinforcing the achievement.

Editor of Checkout Jenny Whelan said, “Congratulations to Kelsius for winning the Best Software Solutions Provider at this year’s Checkout National Retail Supplier Awards. The judges were won over by Kelsius’ FoodCheck system, which has become the go-to solution when it comes to HAACP in this country.”

Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Logan said, “We are delighted to be recognised for our technology, which has made a significant difference to many companies across Ireland and further afield. This award further reinforces how our technology is leading the way in the retail industry. I would like to thank the staff in all Departments who’s hard work ensures the solution we provide is the highest standard possible.”

Kelsius welcome the Hastings Hotel Group as Customers

Kelsius are delighted to welcome the Hastings Hotel Group on board as customers. The major deal worth six figures over the entirety of the contract will see FoodCheck rolled out to all 7 hotels and 2 affiliate restaurants.
The digital food safety system has replaced paper based manual monitoring and record keeping previously in operation.
In relation to the agreement, Kelsius Chief Executive, Andrew Logan said “We are delighted to welcome the Hastings Group as a food safety partner of Kelsius. Food safety is such a critical element for every hospitality business and this is recognised by our agreement. The Hastings Group is one of the most prominent and well established businesses in Northern Ireland and it is no coincidence they boast some of the finest hotels in the country. The Hastings Group has set the standard in HACCP management and is seeking to enhance this investment by partnering with Kelsius to reinforce their core ethos of prioritising food safety and protecting its clients and reputation.”

Picture: Grand Central Hotel, Belfast
The Hotel Group, which boasts some of the most prestigious hotels throughout Ireland, is made up of the following:
Culloden Estate and Spa, Hollywood, Co. Down
The Europa Hotel, Belfast, Co. Antrim
The Everglades Hotel, Co. Derry
The Grand Central Hotel, Belfast, Co. Antrim
The Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Co. Down
The Stormont Hotel, Belfast, Co. Antrim
Ballygally Castle, Co. Antrim
The Percy French Restaurant, located on the grounds of the Slieve Donard
The Cultra Inn, located on the grounds of the Culloden Estate

Picture: Slieve Donard Hotel, Co. Down
The Hastings Group
The Hastings Hotel Group is the largest independent hotel group in Northern Ireland with seven luxurious properties across the province. This family owned company was established in the late 1960’s. Sir William Hastings founded Hastings Hotels in 1966 by with the purchase of the Stormont and Adair Arms Hotels. In 1971 he bought a group of six railway hotels and set about building his business against an uncertain background.
The Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle is the only hotel of the original six which is still operating as a hotel today. Mr. Hastings had always been an optimistic man and continued to reinvest whenever he could in his hotels. Proof of this confidence came when he purchased the Europa hotel in Belfast in 1993 as a bombed-out wreck. He proceeded to spend £10 million on rebuilding the hotel, transforming it into to the magnificent City Centre landmark it is today and has become one of Ireland’s finest and most famous hotels.
The company continues to expand in line with the growth in tourism across Northern Ireland and in 2015 invested in the purchase of Windsor House, a renowned building in central Belfast which it has redeveloped and reopened as the Grand Central Hotel Belfast bringing with it 300 new hotel bedrooms to the heart of the city.
It has not been an easy fifty years for the Hastings Group and despite numerous setbacks and obstacles over the years, the company has continued to grow and grow.

Picture: The Europa Hotel, Belfast
The Hasting’s Group and Kelsius
The Management of the Hastings Group first became aware of the Kelsius system as it has been in operation in the Merrion Hotel in Dublin. The Hastings Group own a 50% share in the Merrion and were suitably impressed by what they saw.
This led to the installation of the FoodCheck system in the Europa Hotel in early 2017 in order to get a closer look at the benefits the paperless system. Management observed a reduction in labour time spent on HACCP and a reduction in the risk of human error. This experience further enhanced Management’s opinion of FoodCheck as they were able to experience on a daily basis the benefits the system can offer.
In the summer of 2018 it was agreed between Kelsius and the Hastings Group to begin the rollout of FoodCheck across the entire group. The newly opened Grand Central hotel was newly opened during this period and was the first to be installed.
Work began on the Group-wide rollout in mid-September with all sites installed, trained and using the system within 3 weeks.

Picture: The Stormont Hotel, Belfast
Raymond Duncan, who managed the project and implementation on behalf of the Hastings Group, commented: “Having work closely with the FoodCheck system in the Europa, I was able to witness first-hand the benefits of the system to our organisation. I was in no doubt moving forward with this system across all hotels was the right decision and we will reap the rewards in the coming years. Food Safety is of extreme importance to our core principals as we put the customer to the forefront of our priorities. Knowing we have Kelsius assisting us in reinforcing our principals gives our great peace of mind. I look forward to working more closely with Kelsius in the future as their service has been second to none. I would highly recommend the Kelsius system to any Hotel or establishment if they are looking to reduce labour time and costs, prioritise food safety, and wish to implement a sustainable drive to go paperless“.

Picture: Ballygally Castle, Co. Antrim
Hastings Hotels Managing Director, Howard Hastings added “We hold our customers in the highest regard here at Hastings. This agreement helps us ensure the safety of food we produce, while allowing our staff to focus on the quality of food we provide. With the result being that we can continue to provide our customers with an excellent and memorable dining experience.”

Picture: The Everglades Hotel, Derry
Kelsius would like to thank Raymond, the General Managers & Heads Chefs and staff in all the kitchens, the hotel maintenance teams and Peter Brown and his team at EOS who all contributed valuably in the seamless transition from paper to FoodCheck.
Kelsius would also like to thank our very own team of Engineers and trainer whose dedication and hard work was instrumental in implementing the rollout.