Table 3 Content of facility assessment tool

a. The availability of drugs, supplies and functional equipment in the labour room was checked by reviewing the stock register and interviewing the labour room incharge

b. The labour room environment was visually assessed for adequate space, organization to ensure movement, seamless and uninterrupted working of staff and client privacy using a structured tool which has 7 standards and 28 verification criteria

c. Adherence to evidence-based practices during the intrapartum and immediate postpartum period was assessed against 19 standards for care and 131 verification criteria, based on: 1) direct observation of providers during skills demonstrations on mannequins or during provision of actual care; 2) hospital record reviews; 3) provider interviews to assess knowledge; 4) client interviews; and 5) physical verification of supplies