Journal of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
Open Access
ISSN: 2736-6588
ISSN: 2736-6588
Rahel Yehualla
Ethiopia
Research Article
Progress towards Accreditation in Ethiopian Public Health Institute National HIV Molecular Reference Laboratory, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Author(s): Agajie Bogale, Ajanaw Baye, Kidist Shitu, Mulu G, Rahel Yehualla, Elenie Abera and Sisay AdaneAgajie Bogale, Ajanaw Baye, Kidist Shitu, Mulu G, Rahel Yehualla, Elenie Abera and Sisay Adane
Background: Quality management system in Ethiopia implemented more than one decade and training was provided in different seasons. Meanwhile, there is no encouraging implementation in the system even in the center of excellence national reference laboratory. Objective: This study is aimed to assess progress towards accreditation, the case of Ethiopian Public Health Institute national Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) molecular reference laboratory. Methods: Retrospective record review was applied from January 2016 to December 2017. After being finalized all the documents based on required standard, baseline audit and bi-annual intensive internal audit conducted, and action items developed regularly. Advanced molecular technique is used for testing of HIV viral load and early infant diagnosis. Findings were described thematically. Results: During the base line assessment using the ISO.. View More»