Table 13 Operators’ perspectives on the operation (utilization and maintenance) of RPCs

Statement Excellent Good Needs slight improvement Needs improvement Non-compliance Not applicable
No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % No. %
With well-written policies on facilities and equipment utilization and maintenance. 4 13.3 18 60.0 5 16.7 2 6.7 1 3.3
Set aside a budget for repairs and maintenance of fixed assets. 6 20.0 13 43.3 10 33.3 1 3.3
Keeps a record of the utilization of facilities and equipment. 8 26.7 14 46.7 7 23.3 1 3.3
Facilities and equipment are compliant with the minimum requirements set by the GAP, GAHP, PAES, PNS, and Food Safety Standards and other standards. 7 23.3 15 50.0 7 23.3 1 3.3
Management undertakes assessments to identify underutilized, idle, redundant or obsolete assets. 4 13.3 16 53.3 8 26.7 2 6.7