Table 6 Operational score on the criteria
Frequency, n (%) | |
|---|---|
Temperature management, n = 102 | |
Vaccine storage temperatures are systematically monitored | 45 (44) |
Temperature alarms during storage are recorded and acknowledged | 16 (16) |
Temperature records are well-organized and secure | 45 (44) |
Vaccines are not exposed to damaging high temperatures during storage | 78 (76) |
Vaccines are not exposed to damaging low temperatures during storage | 92 (90) |
Maintenance and repair of CCE (n = 102) | |
Cold chain equipment is maintained fully functional | 79 (79) |
Cold chain equipment is maintained in good physical condition | 75 (75) |
Cold chain equipment repair work is carried out promptly | 92 (90) |
Stock management (n = 102) | |
Stock levels are documented for all vaccines | 21 (20) |
Stock levels are documented for all dry goods | 15 (15) |
Vaccine received are inspected and recorded upon arrival | 39 (39) |
Stock records are up-to-date | 61 (60) |
Vaccine stock records are complete | 51 (50) |
Vaccine stock records are well-organized and secure | 50 (49) |
Physical vaccine stocks counts are conducted regularly | 24 (24) |
Vaccine management (n = 48) | |
Shake tests conducted in response to low temperature alarms | 0 (0) |
The correct diluents are used to reconstitute freeze-dried vaccines | 7 (15) |
Diluents are stored in the cold chain for at least 12 h prior to reconstitution | 6 (13) |
Opened multi-dose vials are marked with the date of opening | 8 (17) |