Shem757 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 A new procedure in the lab allows reading 0.5 degree increments despite the 76 mm immersion thermometer having a resolution of 1 degree. For example, if the mercury level is between the 36 and 37 degree lines, one is allowed to write 36.5 on the record. I have always been under the impression that one can only read according to the resolution of an instrument, i.e., to the nearest whole number if the thermometer does not have a fraction of a degree calibration. I am concerned that this may be an issue during an audit. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMILLER Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 We've never been cited (FDA and JCAHO) or even commented on for recording thermometer readings of 0.5 incriments. Scott Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Saikin Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo808 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGNUM Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Same for me, but my thermometers read in the .5 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDibble Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Wow, you still have mercury thermometers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John C. Staley Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Good question Elizabeth! I thought mercury thermometers went away a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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