kenya laboratory networking updates 27th June 2017 6/17/2018

PRESENTATION OUTLINE Introduction Slipta Trend From 2011-2017 6/17/2018 Introduction Slipta Trend From 2011-2017 Achievements Challeges Way Forward For the New Phase

INTRODUCTION Most of the labs have maintained the QMS system 6/17/2018 Most of the labs have maintained the QMS system The NMRL laboratory was accredited The progress towards accreditation requires continuous mentorship of labs Regular internal audits and assesment to access progress The results from the Internal assessment has assisted laboratories for the regional peer review assesments There has been an additional of two labs; Marsabit and MTRH, Oncology

SLIPTA TREND FROM 2011-2016 6/17/2018

March 2017 regional peer review assesment 6/17/2018

General Observations for peer assesment Strong commitment by the top management towards QMS-PBF??? Adequate Infrastructure Eminent team work and spirit Well documented policies and procedures covering almost all the requirements, for most of the facilities Good, planning, budgeting and inventory management system Customer focused management system Availability of high throughput equipment with adequate backup 6/17/2018

ACHIEVEMENTS General Improvement in QMS across the satellite labs 6/17/2018 General Improvement in QMS across the satellite labs Infrastructure- New Labs -Equipments - LIMs - Vedio conferencing SLMTA Series Completed Pool of internal auditors increased for all labs- From 1 to 2 Capacity building on Modern Technologies and QMS SLMTA started for the new facilities

CHALLEGES Identification of NCs, Corrective Actions and Preventive actions Evaluation and audits was also an area poorly performed No systems for calibration of ancillary equipment –This will be addressed by newly formed National Equipment and calibration center Equipment Validation and verifications/Maintainance 6/17/2018

WAY FORWARD-1 6/17/2018 Occurrence management training especially root cause analysis, risk management and internal audits Identify equipment calibration, service, maintenance and repair in some sites Intensifying Mentorship Support the labs to operationalize the new technologies

WAY FORWARD-2 6/17/2018 We have started applying for accreditation