Question

You have been invited by a health facilty as supply chain resource person to do a presentation on guide lines for proper storage and arrangement of health commodities

Answer 1

GUIDELINES FOR PROPER STORAGE OF HEALTH COMMODITIES

this guidelines is a practical reference for those managing or involved in setting up a storeroom  .Proper storage and distribution of medicines and health care commodities are key to well -functioning supply chains

- clean and disinfect storeroom regularly.

- store supplies in a dry ,well lit ,and well -ventilated storeroom out of direct sunlight

-secure the storeroom from water penetration

-Ensure that fire safety equipment is available and accessible and that personnel are trained to use it

-Store condoms and other latex products away from eletric motors and fluorescent lights.

-maintain cold storage ,including a cold chain ,for commodities that require it

-Keep narcotics and other controlled substance in a locked place

-store flammable products seperately using appropriate safety precautions

-stack cartons at last 10 cm (4 in) off the floor ,30 cm (1 ft) away from the walls and other stacks ,and no more than 2.5  m high

-store medical supplies seperately ,away from insecticides ,chemicals ,old files ,office supplies and other materials

-Arrange cartons so that arrows point up ,and ensure that identification labels,expiratory dates ,and manufacturing dates are visible

-Store supplies in a manner accessible for FEFO ,counting ,and general management

- seperate and dispose of damaged or expired products without delay