The hospital in part of its covid screening process had purchased a number of electronic infrared skin thermometers.The purpose of these skin thermometers were to provide a 1st level of temperature screening of staff and visitors.Since these have been purchased, there has been many repairs performed on these devices including broken triggers, taking a low temp, and not reading accurately.With this being a critical scanning tool/process there is a risk potential in failing to properly screen staff and visitors.
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