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Important Notice for Temperature-Sensitive Shipments<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winter weather has impacted the Memphis, TN FedEx Express hub and contingency plans have been implemented.<\/p>\n

FedEx is anticipating shipments may receive an additional +1 day of service.<\/p>\n

**It is highly advised to consider not shipping cold pack\/temperature-controlled shipments to\/from any of the affected areas**<\/u><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>This Advisory Affects: <\/strong>Operational Impacts | FedEx<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Outbound Shipments Using:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Dry ice packaging<\/li>\n
  2. Gel pack cooling<\/li>\n
  3. Other temperature-control methods<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u00a0<\/strong>Examples of Impact Areas:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Research specimen transfers<\/li>\n
    2. Clinical laboratory samples<\/li>\n
    3. Temperature-sensitive equipment<\/li>\n
    4. Pharmaceutical supplies<\/li>\n
    5. Clinical trial materials<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \u00a0<\/strong>Recommended Actions<\/strong> for Outbound Shipments:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Consider postponing shipments with gel packs or dry ice<\/li>\n
      2. Review shipping schedules for temperature-sensitive prescriptions<\/li>\n
      3. Coordinate with recipients about potential delays<\/li>\n
      4. If you make the decision to ship sensitive packages the remainder of this week, especially dry ice, they advise adding enough dry ice to last 72+ hours and understand the inherit risk of shipping during a weather event.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong>For Inbound Shipments:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Contact your sending sites about adjusting shipping schedules<\/li>\n
        2. Consider temporary hold on incoming temperature-sensitive materials<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \u00a0<\/strong>Support Resources<\/strong> Shipping Assistance:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          1. URMC Purchasing Support\n
              \n
            1. Email: procurement_service_center@ur.rochester.edu<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              General Inquiries:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              1. General Shipping Assistance and Logistics Support:\n
                  \n
                1. OptiFreight Logistics, Cara Park cara.park@cardinalhealth.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Stay Informed:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  To check operational delays by location: Operational Impacts | FedEx<\/a><\/p>\n

                  For the most up-to-date information on weather impacts: FedEx Service Alerts and Shipping Updates<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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