In health and aged care settings, food safety is more than a compliance requirement – it’s a core part of delivering quality care. Elderly and immunocompromised residents are particularly vulnerable to foodborne illnesses, making accurate food handling, temperature monitoring and hygiene practices essential.

For IHHC members working in these environments, the challenge lies in managing risk while maintaining efficiency. With numerous meal services, diverse dietary needs and strict regulatory expectations, foodservice teams need tools that deliver both precision and reliability.

Temperature control remains one of the most critical factors in preventing foodborne illness. Yet traditional manual checks can be time-consuming, error-prone and difficult to track consistently across shifts. Testo’s Bluetooth®-enabled food measuring instruments, designed specifically for food safety professionals, offer a smarter solution.

These digital tools seamlessly connect with the testo Smart App, allowing teams to record temperature readings in realtime, capture data directly to a mobile device and streamline compliance documentation. Whether checking goods on receipt, verifying cooking and holding temperatures or monitoring storage conditions, Bluetooth connectivity reduces paperwork and human error – while increasing traceability and efficiency.

Combined with Testo’s wireless data loggers and Cloud-based monitoring systems, facilities gain 24/7 visibility into critical storage areas such as cool rooms, freezers and dry stores. Automatic alerts, digital reports and centralised data access support fast decision making and full audit readiness.

By integrating smart, connected technology into food safety protocols, health and aged care facilities can strengthen compliance, increase operational efficiency and most importantly ensure the safety of those in their care.

Testo’s HACCP International-certified solutions are helping healthcare kitchens across Australia move confidently into the future of food safety – where smart tools, reliable data, and quality care go hand in hand.