| Improving quality management systems of laboratories in developing countries: an innovative training approach to accelerate laboratory accreditation. | |
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PMID: 20716796 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The Strengthening Laboratory Management Toward Accreditation (SLMTA) program was developed to promote immediate, measurable improvement in laboratories of developing countries. The laboratory management framework, a tool that prescribes managerial job tasks, forms the basis of the hands-on, activity-based curriculum. SLMTA is implemented through multiple workshops with intervening site visits to support improvement projects. To evaluate the effectiveness of SLMTA, the laboratory accreditation checklist was developed and subsequently adopted by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO). The SLMTA program and the implementation model were validated through a pilot in Uganda. SLMTA yielded observable, measurable results in the laboratories and improved patient flow and turnaround time in a laboratory simulation. The laboratory staff members were empowered to improve their own laboratories by using existing resources, communicate with clinicians and hospital administrators, and advocate for system strengthening. The SLMTA program supports laboratories by improving management and building preparedness for accreditation. |
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Authors:
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Katy Yao; Barbara McKinney; Anna Murphy; Phil Rotz; Winnie Wafula; Hakim Sendagire; Scolastica Okui; John N Nkengasong |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of clinical pathology Volume: 134 ISSN: 1943-7722 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Clin. Pathol. Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-18 Completed Date: 2010-09-15 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370470 Medline TA: Am J Clin Pathol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 401-9 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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International Laboratory Branch, Global AIDS Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA. |
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Accreditation* Administrative Personnel / education* Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) Developing Countries Laboratories / organization & administration, standards* Laboratory Personnel / education* Laboratory Techniques and Procedures / standards* Pilot Projects Quality Control United States World Health Organization |
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