Evaluation of Logistic System on Hematology commodities in Nifas Silk Lafto Sub City Public Health Centers, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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2021-02
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Addis Abeba University
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Background: Laboratory logistics management information system (LLMIS) is the management
of laboratory commodities, such as reagents, consumables, chemicals, equipment and other
durables in a systematic and standardized way. Its purpose is to obtain and move commodities in
a timely fashion to the places where they are needed at a reasonable cost with acceptable quality
Objective: To assess Logistic system on Hematology commodities in Nifas Silk Lafto sub city
Public health centers, Addis Ababa
Methods: A facility based cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 10 health facilities
from Jan – Feb, 2020 on the logistics management information system of hematology analyzer
reagents in Nifas Silk Lafto sub city Addis Ababa. Quantitative and qualitative data collection
methods were employed. The quantitative data were entered and analyzed using the Statistical
Package for the Social Sciences version 20 (SPSS). Descriptive statistics computed and results
presented using tables and graphs. Chi-square test was used to see the association between
selected indicators with reported management supports.
Results:A total of 20 pharmacy and 44 Laboratory professionals participated in the study from
the ten health centers. 3(15%) and 11(55%) of the facilities had 1-5 IPLS and Lab commodity
management trained pharmacy staffs respectively. A significant association observed in
management enforcement on use of IFRR for reporting & resupply with calculated
consumption equal in RRF and CC at all periods( p=0.032 ). From laboratory participants
17(38.6%) use all IPLS formats with regard to stock out status it was stated by 12(27.3%) of the
participants. Most frequent stock out Hematology reagents were control, cell pack, diluent and
detergent with 20(45.5%), 7(15.9%), 7(15.9%) and 5(11.4%) respectively. 37(84.1%) laboratory
participants had got IPLS training through formal training 17(38.6%), colleague 25(56.8%) and
2(4.5%) from workshop on LMIS respectively. 27(61.4%) were agree that, developing system
management will improve LMIS. Causes of successful implementation of LMIS were,
30(68.1%) staff interest, 6(13.6%) of them knowledge of the project, and team work and 2(4.5%)of them managerial support.
Conclusion and recommendation: Management enforcement on use of IFRR for reporting &
resupply is important for IPLS implementation. Integrated management support and supervision
is recommended for proper implementation of IPLS.
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Hematological reagents, Commodities, LMIS, IPLS