Table 5 Number and percentage of warehouses that fulfill desirable storage condition criteria at public health facilities of West Wollega zone, Oromia region, Ethiopia, July, 2019(N = 23)
No | Description | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Products that are ready for distribution are arranged so that identification labels and expiry dates and/or manufacturing dates are visible. | 18 (78.26%) | 5 (21.74%) |
02 | Products are stored and organized in a manner accessible for first-to-expire, first-out (FEFO) counting and general management. | 18 (78.26%) | 5 (21.74%) |
03 | Cartons and products are in good condition, not crushed due to mishandling. If cartons are open, determine if products are wet or cracked due to heat/radiation (fluorescent lights in the case of condoms, cartons right-side up for Depo-Provera®) | 23 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
04 | The facility makes it a practice to separate damaged and/or expired products from usable products and removes them from inventory. | 18 (78.26%) | 5 (21.74%) |
05 | Products are protected from direct sunlight. | 23 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
06 | Cartons and products are protected from water and humidity. | 23 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
07 | Storage area is visually free from harmful insects and rodents. (Check the storage area for traces of bats and/or rodents [droppings or insects].) | 18 (78.26%) | 5 (21.74%) |
08 | Storage area is secured with a lock and key, but is accessible during normal working hours; access is limited to authorized personnel. | 23 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
09 | Products are stored at the appropriate temperature according to product temperature specifications. | 20 (86.96%) | 3 (13.04%) |
10 | Roof is maintained in good condition to avoid sunlight and water penetration. | 21 (91.30%) | 2 (8.70%) |
11 | Storeroom is maintained in good condition (clean, all trash removed, sturdy shelves, organized boxes). | 18 (78.26%) | 5 (21.74%) |
12 | The current space and organization are sufficient for existing products and reasonable expansion (i.e., receipt of expected product deliveries for foreseeable future). | 11 (47.83%) | 12 (52.17%) |
13 | Fire safety equipment is available and accessible (any item identified as being used to promote fire safety was considered). | 2 (8.70%) | 21 (91.30%) |
14 | Products are stored separately from insecticides and chemicals. | 23 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
15 | Products are stacked at least 10 cm off the floor. | 17 (73.91%) | 6 (26.09%) |
16 | Products are stacked at least 30 cm away from the walls and other stacks. | 20 (86.96%) | 3 (13.04%) |
17 | Products are stacked no more than 2.5 m high. | 23 (100%) | 0 (0%) |