NUMBER | ITEMS |
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1 | Space and surface areas are clean and free of dust. |
2 | Space (roofs, floors, countertops and walls) present adequate conditions for cleanliness and orderliness (light-colored, washable, easy-to-clean) and for maintenance (moisture-free, water-protected, properly sealed). |
3 | Space provides proper air circulation (e.g. ceiling space at least 3 meters high, vents, exhaust fans etc.) |
4 | Space provides temperature-control (e.g., air-conditioning). |
5 | Products are protected from direct sunlight (e.g. windows are painted, curtains or shades are provided). |
6 | Medicines are stored with no contact with floor or walls (for which shelves, pallets etc are provided.). |
7 | Medicines are stored methodically (e.g., alphabetically, by therapeutic class, by expiry date etc). |
8 | Space is free of pests (insects, birds, rodents, marsupials etc.). |
9 | Fire extinguishers are operational, with valid expiry date and access to them is clear. |
10 | There is an inventory control system |