Health Program Supply Chain Managment

Table: Good storage condition criteria

Assess the storage conditions of main storage area. Place a check (tick) mark in the appropriate column based on visual inspection of the storage area. To qualify for a “Yes” response, all products must meet the criteria for each item.

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Criteria

If the criteria is met, put Yes, if not put No

1

Products are arranged on shelves with arrows pointing up, and with identification labels, expiry dates, and manufacturing dates clearly visible.

 

2

Products are stored and organized to FEFO procedures and are accessible for counting and general stock management.

 

3

Outer cartons are in good condition (not crushed, perforated, stained, or otherwise visibly damaged).

 

4

Damaged and expired products are separated from usable products in the storeroom, and procedures exist for removing them from inventory.

 

5

Products are stored in a dry, well-lit, well-ventilated storeroom. (Visually inspect roof, walls, and floor of storeroom.)

 

6

Cartons and products are protected from direct sunlight.

 

7

There is no evidence of rodents or insects in the storage area. (Visually inspect the storage area for evidence of rodents [droppings] or insects that can damage or contaminate the products.)

 

8

Storage area is secured with a lock and key but is accessible during normal working hours; access is limited to authorized personnel.

 

9

Products are stored at the appropriate temperature according to product temperature specifications (8°– 30°C) and including cold chain storage (2°– 8°C), as required for certain products.

 

 

10

Roof is maintained in good condition to avoid sunlight and water penetration.

 

11

Storeroom is clean, with all trash removed, no evidence of food and drinks, products stored on sturdy shelves/bins, and boxes organized neatly.

 

12

Current storage space is sufficient for existing products and planned program expansion.

Ø  For Health Center: 106.28m2 (sum of two separate stores:- Medicine and Medical Supply and Medical Equipment, and Chemical)

Ø  For primary hospitals: 230.9m2, (sum of three separate stores:- Medicine, Medical Supply and Medical Equipment, and Chemical)

Ø  For General hospitals: 249.5m2 (sum of three separate stores:- Medicine, Medical Supply and Medical Equipment, and Chemical)

Ø  Comprehensive Specialized hospital: 291m2 (sum of three separate stores:- Medicine, Supply and Medical Equipment, and Chemical)

 

13

Products are stored separately from insecticides, flammable products, and chemicals.

 

Total number of Yes

 

Storage condition score (%) =

 

If storage condition score is > 80%, say acceptable