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7 Equine Biological Reference Guide Checklist of general information Up-to-date contact information Primary vaccine coordinator Alternate vaccine coordinator Additional staff to assist in emergencies Immunization program Vaccine manufacturers Refrigerator and freezer maintenance and repair companies Temperature monitoring device (TMD) companies Utility/power company Vaccine storage unit alarm company (if applicable) Generator repair company (if applicable) Sources for qualified containers and packouts Descriptions of the roles and responsibilities of the primary and alternate vaccine coordinators Information for each storage unit, including serial number, links to equipment websites, installation dates, and routine maintenance and repair records Samples of all vaccine-related forms used in your facility Protocols for staff education and training Checklist for routine storage and handling Protocols for: Ordering and accepting vaccine deliveries Unpacking deliveries Managing inventory Storing each vaccine and diluent Placing vaccines and diluents in storage units Handling vaccines prior to administration Disposing of vaccines and supplies Monitoring storage unit and temperature Maintaining storage equipment and TMDs Responding to storage and handling problems Transporting vaccines to off-site/satellite facilities Checklist for emergency vaccine storage, handling, and transport All contact information in Checklist of General Information as well as up-to- date contact information for: • Alternative vaccine storage facility (one or more) • Transportation of vaccines Vaccine storage unit specifications (type, brand, model number, serial number) Diagram of facility showing important elements, including doors, flashlights, packing materials, batteries, circuit breakers Keep a copy of emergency SOPs with emergency supplies at multiple off-site locations such as homes of vaccine coordinator and alternate coordinator, and with building manager, security staff, and alternative storage facility. Protocols for: Monitoring vaccines during a power outage Packing vaccines and diluents for emergency transport Transporting vaccines to and from an alternative vaccine storage facility Assessing whether vaccine can be used after an emergency Accessing your building and facility after hours Complete the following checklist and forms and store this information in an easily accessible area near the vaccine storage unit. Vaccine storage and handling SOPs