Complete the following checklist
and forms and store this information in an easily accessible area
near the vaccine storage unit. See the section on Vaccine
Storage and Handling Plans for details.
Checklist of Resources for the
Routine Vaccine Storage and Handling Plan
Up-to-date contact information
Primary and backup
vaccine coordinators
State or local health department immunization
program
Manufacturers of the vaccines in your inventory
Refrigerator and freezer maintenance and repair
company(ies)
Vaccine storage unit alarm company (if applicable)
Sources for packing materials and certified calibrated
thermometers
Descriptions of the roles and responsibilities
of the primary and backup
vaccine coordinators
Summaries of the storage requirements
for each vaccine and diluent in
your inventory
Protocols for vaccine storage unit
temperature monitoring
Protocols for vaccine storage equipment
maintenance
Protocols for the correct placement
of vaccine(s) within storage units
Protocols for responding to vaccine
storage and handling problems
Protocols for vaccine inventory management
Protocols for transporting and receiving
vaccine shipments
Policies for preparing vaccine for
administration
Protocols for proper disposal of vaccines
and supplies
Samples of the forms used in your
vaccination program
