Setting the standard

Guidance

Applicability: Conditioned ice-packs are used for vaccine transport (for vaccine distribution or for outreach).

Scoring:

1: Responsible person knows when an ice-pack is properly conditioned.

0: Otherwise.

Levels

PG: -

PR: 5

SN: 5

LD: 5

SP: 5

Parent requirement

R0277 - Responsible staff are knowledgeable of key principles and procedures of vaccine transportation.

Questionnaire version

1.15

Associated resource(s): 3

Title	Description	Author	Published	Sample type
WHO-UNICEF Effective Vaccine Store Management Initiative: Modules 1-4	The package includes WHO-UNICEF joint statement on effective vaccine store management and four modules. The purpose of this document is to encourage countries to procure and maintain equipment and to adopt management and training practices that fully protect vaccines in primary and intermediate vaccine stores. The initiative provides countries with self-assessment tools, guidelines and model standards, focused specifically on vaccine storage and distribution.	UNICEF; World Health Organization	2005	Training
EVM Model Standard Operating Procedures Consolidated version, with user guide	This SOP explains how to verify that the vaccines delivered are in good condition and that they are accompanied by the appropriate documents before accepting them in the national supply chain	World Health Organization	2013	Guidance
Training on handling, storing and transporting Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine COMIRNATY® (Tozinameran)	This training provides information on characteristics of different formulations of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, storage and transport requirements, procedures for effective management during storage, transport and use. It also includes guidance for establishing an ultra-cold chain system. It is recommended to select the appropriate slides/modules based on the training needs and profile of the participants.	World Health Organization	2023	Training