SLMTA in Print

Cover of the African Journal of Laboratory Medicine special issue on SLMTA, 2014

Special issue · 2014

Transforming the quality of laboratory medicine through the SLMTA programme

African Journal of Laboratory Medicine, Vol. 3, No. 2 · 29 articles, free to read. The evidence behind SLMTA: results from hundreds of laboratories, country programmes, mentorship models and costs.

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Foreword1
Editorial1
Global Perspectives6
Country and Regional Implementation6
Implementation in a Single Laboratory5
Mentorship4
Special Studies6

Foreword 1 article

Information for action: AJLM’s special issue on transforming the quality of laboratory medicine through the Strengthening Laboratory Management Toward Accreditation programme
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Editorial 1 article

Making great strides in medical laboratory quality Michael Noble, Robert Martin, Jean-Bosco Ndihokubwayo
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Global Perspectives 6 articles

Quality matters in strengthening global laboratory medicine John N. Nkengasong, Deborah Birx
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A comprehensive review of the SLMTA literature part 1: Content analysis and future priorities Elizabeth T. Luman, Katy Yao, John N. Nkengasong
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A comprehensive review of the SLMTA literature part 2: Measuring success Elizabeth T. Luman, Katy Yao, John N. Nkengasong
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The SLMTA programme: Transforming the laboratory landscape in developing countries Katy Yao, Talkmore Maruta, Elizabeth T. Luman, John N. Nkengasong
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Evidence from 617 laboratories in 47 countries for SLMTA-driven improvement in quality management systems Katy Yao, Elizabeth T. Luman, SLMTA Collaborating Authors
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Training-of-trainers: A strategy to build country capacity for SLMTA expansion and sustainability Talkmore Maruta, Katy Yao, Nqobile Ndlovu, Sikhulile Moyo
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Country and Regional Implementation 6 articles

View from the top: Involvement of Namibia’s health ministry in laboratory quality improvement Mary N. Mataranyika, Landine K. Beukes
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Working toward a sustainable laboratory quality improvement programme through country ownership: Mozambique’s SLMTA story Jessina Masamha, Beth Skaggs, Isabel Pinto, Ana Paula Mandlaze, Carolina Simbine, Patrina Chongo, Leonardo de Sousa, Solon Kidane, Katy Yao, Elizabeth T. Luman, Eduardo Samogudo
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The impact of SLMTA in improving laboratory quality systems in the Caribbean Region Giselle Guevara, Floris Gordon, Yvette Irving, Ismae Whyms, Keith Parris, Songee Beckles, Talkmore Maruta, Nqobile Ndlovu, Rachel Albalak, George Alemnji
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Innovative strategies for a successful SLMTA country programme: The Rwanda story Innocent Nzabahimana, Sabin Sebasirimu, John B. Gatabazi, Emmanuel Ruzindana, Claver Kayobotsi, Mary K. Linde, Jean B. Mazarati, Edouard Ntagwabira, Janvier Serumondo, Georges A. Dahourou, Wangeci Gatei, Claude M. Muvunyi
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Building local human resources to implement SLMTA with limited donor funding: The Ghana experience Bernard Nkrumah, Beatrice van der Puije, Veronica Bekoe, Rowland Adukpo, Nii A. Kotey, Katy Yao, Peter N. Fonjungo, Elizabeth T. Luman, Samuel Duh, Patrick A. Njukeng, Nii A. Addo, Fazle N. Khan, Celia J.I. Woodfill
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Laboratory system strengthening and quality improvement in Ethiopia Tilahun M. Hiwotu, Gonfa Ayana, Achamyeleh Mulugeta, Getachew B. Kassa, Yenew Kebede, Peter F. Fonjungo, Gudeta Tibesso, Adino Desale, Adisu Kebede, Wondwossen Kassa, Tesfaye Mekonnen, Katy Yao, Elizabeth T. Luman, Amha Kebede, Mary K. Linde
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Implementation in a Single Laboratory 5 articles

Attaining ISO 15189 accreditation through SLMTA: A journey by Kenya’s National HIV Reference Laboratory Thomas Gachuki, Risper Sewe, Jane Mwangi, David Turgeon, Mary Garcia, Elizabeth T. Luman, Mamo Umuro
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Creating a sustainable culture of quality through the SLMTA programme in a district hospital laboratory in Kenya Phidelis M. Maruti, Ekesa A. Mulianga, Lorna N. Wambani, Melda N. Wafula, Fidelis A. Mambo, Shadrack M. Mutisya, Eric N. Wakaria, Erick M. Mbati, Angela A. Amayo, Jonathan M. Majani, Bryan Nyary, Kilian A. Songwe
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From grass to grace: How SLMTA revolutionised the Bamenda Regional Hospital Laboratory in Cameroon Siyem C. Nkwawir, Nakeli N. Batumani, Talkmore Maruta, Charles N. Awasom
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Translating a National Laboratory Strategic Plan into action through SLMTA in a district hospital laboratory in Botswana Keoratile Ntshambiwa, Winnie Ntabe-Jagwer, Chandapiwa Kefilwe, Fredrick Samuel, Sikhulile Moyo
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One laboratory’s progress toward accreditation in Tanzania Linda R. Andiric, Charles G. Massambu
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Mentorship 4 articles

Maximising mentorship: Variations in laboratory mentorship models implemented in Zimbabwe Phoebe Nzombe, Elizabeth T. Luman, Edwin Shumba, Douglas Mangwanya, Raiva Simbi, Peter H. Kilmarx, Sibongile N. Zimuto
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Improving quality in national reference laboratories: The role of SLMTA and mentorship Rosemary A. Audu, Catherine C. Onubogu, Nkiru N. Nwokoye, Eke Ofuche, Shirematee Baboolal, Odafen Oke, Elizabeth T. Luman, Emmanuel O. Idigbe
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Using standard and institutional mentorship models to implement SLMTA in Kenya Ernest P. Makokha, Samuel Mwalili, Frank L. Basiye, Clement Zeh, Wilfred I. Emonyi, Raphael Langat, Elizabeth T. Luman, Jane Mwangi
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Accelerating the spread of laboratory quality improvement efforts in Botswana Kelebeletse O. Mokobela, Mpho T. Moatshe, Mosetsanagape Modukanele
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Special Studies 6 articles

Driving hospital transformation with SLMTA in a regional hospital in Cameroon Laura T. Eno, Terence Asong, Elive Ngale, Beatrice Mangwa, Juliana Ndasi, Maurice Mouladje, Remmie Lekunze, Victor Mbome, Patrick Njukeng, Judith Shang
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Weighing the costs: Implementing the SLMTA programme in Zimbabwe using internal versus external facilitators Edwin Shumba, Phoebe Nzombe, Absolom Mbinda, Raiva Simbi, Douglas Mangwanya, Peter H. Kilmarx, Elizabeth T. Luman, Sibongile N. Zimuto
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Progressing beyond SLMTA: Are internal audits and corrective action the key drivers of quality improvement? Robert N. Maina, Doris M. Mengo, Abdikher D. Mohamud, Susan M. Ochieng, Sammy K. Milgo, Connie J. Sexton, Sikhulile Moyo, Elizabeth T. Luman
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Decentralised facility-based training as an alternative model for SLMTA implementation: The Cameroon experience Juliana Ndasi, Laura Dimite, Victor Mbome, Charles Awasom, Elive Ngale, Sidney Akuro, Ewane Leonard, Omotayo Bolu, Terrence Asong, Patrick Njukeng, Judith Shang
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Perceptions and attitudes toward SLMTA amongst laboratory and hospital professionals in Ethiopia Adino D. Lulie, Tilahun M. Hiwotu, Achamyeleh Mulugeta, Adisu Kedebe, Habtamu Asrat, Abnet Abebe, Dereje Yenealem, Ebise Abose, Wondwossen Kassa, Amha Kebed, Mary K. Linde, Gonfa Ayana
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SLIPTA e-Tool improves laboratory audit process in Vietnam and Cambodia Thuong T. Nguyen, Barbara McKinney, Antoine Pierson, Khue N. Luong, Quynh T. Hoang, Sandeep Meharwal, Humberto M. Carvalho, Cuong Q. Nguyen, Kim T. Nguyen, Kyle B. Bond
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