Managing Stock Store

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Purpose

The Managing Stock Store section provides tools to keep each storage unit up to date and functioning properly. Its purpose is to ensure stock stores are accurately maintained through:

• Routine adjustments

• Container updates

• Temperature monitoring

• Record reviews

By managing stock stores, staff can:

• Safeguard vaccine potency

• Track stock movements

• Maintain compliance with cold chain and reporting standards

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Key Notes

• Always ensure temperature readings are entered consistently to protect cold chain integrity.

• Use Counts and Adjustments to correct discrepancies — never edit stock directly.

• The Stock Ledger is a permanent, read-only record for audits.

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Summary

The Managing Stock Store section helps staff:

• Keep store information current with container updates

• Ensure accurate balances using counts, adjustments, and transfers

• Maintain cold chain safety through temperature monitoring

• Review a permanent ledger of stock movements

By following these practices, clinics maintain safe, reliable, and auditable vaccine storage.