| Low resource availability hospitals | High resource availability hospitals | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
n | (%) | n | (%) | |
Products are arranged properly | 3 | (60) | 1 | (20) |
Products are stored per ‘first to expire, first out’ | 3 | (60) | 5 | (100) |
Cartons are in good condition (e.g., not damaged, wet) | 4 | (80) | 3 | (60) |
Expired or damaged products are stored separately | 5 | (100) | 5 | (100) |
Products are protected from direct sunlight | 4 | (80) | 4 | (80) |
Products are protected from water and humidity | 5 | (100) | 5 | (100) |
Storage areas are free from insects and rodents | 3 | (60) | 4 | (80) |
Storage area secured with a lock and key | 5 | (100) | 5 | (100) |
Products are stored at appropriate temperature | 3 | (60) | 5 | (100) |
Roof is in good condition to avoid water penetration | 4 | (80) | 5 | (100) |
Storeroom is in good condition (cleaned) | 4 | (80) | 3 | (60) |
Current space is sufficient | 1 | (20) | 1 | (20) |
Fire safety equipment is available and accessible | 4 | (80) | 2 | (40) |
Products are stored separately from insecticides and chemicals | 3 | (60) | 4 | (80) |
Products are stacked at least 30 cm away from the walls and other rows | 1 | (20) | 1 | (20) |
Products are stacked no more than 2.5 m high | 0 | (0) | 3 | (60) |
Products are stacked at least 10 cm off the floor | 1 | (20) | 2 | (40) |