Using the SLIPTA checklist to assess laboratory readiness for Joint Commission International accreditation

Abstract

Background: The Stepwise Laboratory Improvement Process Towards Accreditation (SLIPTA) helps prepare laboratories in low- and middle-income countries to achieve international accreditation aligned with the ISO 15189:2012 standards. Accreditation by the Joint Commission International (JCI) is among the highest sought by hospitals worldwide. While the readiness of laboratories with a five-star SLIPTA score to undergo ISO 15189:2012 accreditation was recently assessed, the compliance of the SLIPTA checklist with JCI is still unknown.Objective: The study evaluated the SLIPTA checklist’s utility in assessing laboratories to meet the JCI standards.Methods: We conducted a detailed gap analysis between SLIPTA and JCI laboratory standards from January 2021 to January 2022. We cross-matched the JCI standard requirements to SLIPTA clauses and categorised each standard into ‘met’, ‘partially met’, and ‘not met’. We highlighted similarities, discrepancies, and improvement areas.Results: A total of 109 JCI standards were included. The SLIPTA checklist completely met 61 standards, partially met four, but did not meet 44. The unmet JCI standards focused on the quality planning, control, and improvement sections. Healthcare organisation management and quality control processes, including selecting an accredited reference laboratory, collecting quality management data, creating of post-analytical policies and procedures, and validating monitoring systems, constitute the basis of this preparation.Conclusion: The SLIPTA checklist covers major quality management system elements of the JCI standards for laboratories. However, some components should be addressed to assure readiness for JCI accreditation.What this study adds: This study identified additional areas not covered by the SLIPTA checklist that are required for JCI accreditation.

Laboratory Surveillance, Quality Management, and Its Role in Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance in Africa: A Narrative Review

“…To address these challenges, several organizations are working to support laboratories in Africa in their efforts to improve their quality assurance practices. One such organization is the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), which promotes the use of the Stepwise Laboratory Quality Improvement Process Towards Accreditation (SLIPTA) framework [ 22 ]. SLIPTA provides a structured approach for laboratories to assess their current level of quality and identify areas for improvement using a star criteria ( Figure 2 ).…”

“…SLIPTA provides a structured approach for laboratories to assess their current level of quality and identify areas for improvement using a star criteria ( Figure 2 ). The framework includes a focus on quality assurance practices such as internal and external quality control, proficiency testing, and continuous quality improvement [ 22 ]. Countries are graded using the star criteria.…”

Щодо Питання Акредитації Калібрувальних Та Вимірювальних Лабораторій: Загальний Аспект

“…Із зарубіжних авторів варто відзначити такі роботи як: Sartori S., Pfeifer T., Crossman M., KBr K. canuto, Ferraris, Gallorini M., Moretti Laura, Peisino, Ferrero C., Balsamo A., Pogliano U. [6], GROUP EA-LC, Ferrero C. [7], Karaaoui Abdul, Assaf Nada [8], Makokha Ernest, Ondondo Raphael, Kimani Daniel, Gachuki Thomas, Basiye Frank, Njeru Mercy, Junghae Muthoni, Downer Marie, Umuro Mamo, Mburu Margaret, Mwangi Jane [9], Oliver Anthony [10], Grochau Ines, Leal Dayane, Caten Carla [11], Tanhehco Yvette, Schwartz Joseph [12], Richter Karol, Erard Luc, Ferrero C., Cofrac Gabriel, Crossman Mike [13], Moreno Silva Patricia, Uribe Ardila Alfredo [14], El Marsafawy Hesham, Roy Rumpa, Ali Fahema [15], Caten Carla [16] [17,18,19] Процес акредитації має кілька переваг [17], як було зазначено раніше, однак найважливішою з них є переваги для клієнта/клієнтів, які використовують послуги лабораторії. Перевагами можуть бути підвищена довіра клієнтів до звітів про випробування, виданих лабораторією, і це призводить до потенційного зростання бізнесу завдяки підвищенню довіри клієнтів і задоволеності.…”