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Review and comparison of quality standards, guidelines and regulations for laboratories
Datema et al. (2012) African Journal of Laboratory Medicine
This study compares the characteristics, suitability and applicability of quality documents in view of the increasing efforts to introduce quality management in laboratories, especially in clinical diagnostic laboratories in low income and middle income countries.
Laboratory equipment maintenance: A critical bottleneck for strengthening health systems in sub-Saharan Africa?
Fonjungo PN et al. (2011) J Public Health Policy
Properly functioning laboratory equipment is a critical component for strengthening health systems in developing countries. This article reviews the benefits and persistent challenges associated with sustaining laboratory equipment maintenance in sub-Saharan Africa.
Critical review of the Stepwise Laboratory Improvement Process Towards Accreditation (SLIPTA)
Datema et al. (2011) Tropical Medicine & International Health
This article evaluates the quality and applicability of a tiered accreditation scheme, Stepwise Laboratory Improvement Process Towards Accreditation (SLIPTA), that was developed by WHO-AFRO, CDC and others for clinical laboratories in LMIC, compared with international quality standards.
GLI Stepwise Process towards TB Laboratory Accreditation
The Global Laboratory Initiative (GLI), in collaboration with the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) has developed a Stepwise Process towards TB Laboratory Accreditation to assist national level tuberculosis diagnostic laboratories implement a quality management system that meets international standards. This guide translates the requirements of the ISO 15189 international standard into step-by-step activities, structures them in an interactive roadmap, and provides many user-modifiable support materials.
Laboratory quality standards and their implementation
WHO South-East Asia region, WHO Western Pacific region (2011)
This document is intended to be used as a guideline for evaluation, development and implementation of quality systems and standards for health laboratory services. It will be of help to national policy-makers as well as regulators in developing national laboratory quality standards.
Development of national health laboratory policy and plan
WHO South-East Asia region, WHO Western Pacific region (2011)
Laboratory services are an essential and fundamental part of all health systems. This guidance document prepared by WHO outlines the steps for developing a national health laboratory policy and a guide to developing a national health laboratory plan.