Table 1. Facility Readiness Standards, Standards-Based Management and Recognition

ART Readiness Standards	No. of Verification Criteria	General Readiness Standards	No. of Verification Criteria
ART drug requisition: system for reordering drugs is properly managed	5	Staffing: sufficient staff are available for daily operations	3
ART drug storage: drugs are properly stored, tracked, and issued	9	Infrastructure: staff and client comfort and safety are assured	6
Pharmacist counseling: information on ART drugs is offered to clients	9	Supplies: sufficient stocks of critical supplies are available	3
Individual monitoring plan: plan is developed with client to monitor adherence and toxicities	8	Management systems: referral, scheduling, communication, and evaluation systems are working	7
Checking adherence: follow-up visits reinforce adherence to treatment, answer questions, and dispense drugs	11	Waste disposal: waste is handled and disposed of properly	5
Access to lab tests: clients' access to required laboratory tests is ensured	2	Client records: client files are kept confidential and are readily available	5
Blood drawing: infection prevention and other guidelines are followed	9	Health information system: timely collection, analysis, and reporting	5
Transport of blood samples: proper collection and transport to laboratory	3	Performance improvement: ongoing implementation of performance improvement activities	5
Maximum possible ART facility readiness score	56	Maximum possible general facility readiness score	39