Assessment on the Stepwise Laboratory Improvement Process Towards Accreditation (SLIPTA) Implementation in Selected Public Hospital Laboratories in Ethiopia
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2015-10
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Addis Ababa University
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Background; Strengthening
Laboratory Improvement
Process
Towards
Accreditation
recognizes laboratories where they are in the process of quality improvement; through audits and
direct on technical assistance.
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the implementation status of SLIPTA in selected
public hospital laboratories in Ethiopia.
Methods: Hospital based cross sectional study design was used to assess the implementation
status of SLIPTA in four public hospital laboratories in Ethiopia. The facilities were selected
using purposive technique. Their implementation status was assessed using SLIPTA standard
checklist, and a semi-structured questioner to identify factors during the implementation phases.
The current and the last audit scores of the facilities had compared against the SILPTA score
level. Interview based exploratory discussion for the key informants were used. This study was
conducted from April to October 2015.
Results: This finding indicated that two laboratories (lab.3 and lab.4) were improved from zero
stars [82(31.78%) and 102(39.5%) points] in pervious audit result to two stars [175(67.8%) and
182(70.5%) points] in current audit result respectively. The other two laboratories (Lab.1 and
Lab. 2) had no changes that score zero stars with pervious audit result [94 (36.4%) and 82
(32.56%)] to current audit result [95 (36.8%) and 104 (40.31%)] respectively. All (16/16) key
informants responded that they had no written plan, follow up, report of the SLIPTA program;
and with staff attrition rate, no written duties and responsibilities.
Conclusion: Improvements were seen with Lab.3 and Lab.4 which reaching two stars from zero
stars at the WHO SLIPTA audit result within one year. These laboratories had better partnership
support that initiate or drive the laboratories and better management style when it is compare to
the other two laboratories. The factors that affect the SLIPTA program were mainly in human
resources and development part that corresponding to lack of concern, commitment, dedication,
managerial skill; and resistance to new approach, staff attrition rate, no written duties and
responsibilities and demotivation.
Key Words: SLIPTA, WHO-AFRO, Transcription, Key Informants, Quality Management
System
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SLIPTA, WHO-AFRO, Transcription, Key Informants