Requirements that the storage location should fulfill.
- It should be large enough for the amount of material that needs to be stored there.
- The walls should be smooth and easy to clean.
- It should have adequate environmental conditions in terms of both temperature and moisture: 15 ؛C – 28 ؛C and 30% – 50%.
- Shelving or cabinets should be selected based on the rotation of the materials and of personnel access to the area.
- Open shelving should be made of racks in order to avoid condensation of moisture and concentration of dust.
- Closed cabinets should be used when the material will have infrequent rotation or when personnel access is not restricted.
- Accessory baskets that are used should be placed on shelving or cabinets whenever the material is unstable or the basket could slide or fall.
- It is advisable for furniture to have wheels in order to be able to move them away from the walls for cleaning.
- Rigid containers should be stored in a way that their expiration date can be identified and controlled without having to moving them.
- When the content is heavy or has protruding edges, cardboard containers or a plastic interior, protection with a double bag is suggested.
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Refrences
Sterilization manual for health centers
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Methods for controlling the sterilization process
