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1 The National Health Laboratory Service Welcomes Professor Sibanda

2 AWARENESS AND INTRODUCTION MODULE SADC MINIMUM STANDARDS TRAINING Thinyane Molelle

3 Objectives Standardization Harmonization Domestication

4 FUNCTIONS AND MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SUPRANATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORIES AND REGIONAL CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE IN THE SADC REGION Professor Adrian Puren

5 Module Objectives At the end of this module participants will be able to: Have an overview on the SADC Health Protocol Assess the progress of where the individual Member States are with regard to The Health Protocol Better understand the assessment report on the Reference laboratories Be familiar with the minimum standards and functions of a NRL and SNRL

6 SUPRANATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORIES (SNRL) AND REGIONAL CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE(RCE) NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATIES (NRL) IN THE SADC REGION Patience Dabula

7 Module Objectives At the end of this module, participants will be able to: To give an overview of the functions and minimum standards for supranational reference laboratories (SNRL) and regional centres of excellence (RCE) National reference laboratories (NRL) in the SADC region

8 Minimum Laboratory Testing Standards: Diagnosis of HIV Infection at the NRL Presenter: Beverley Singh

9 Module Objectives At the end of this module, participants will be able to: Describe the role of NRL in HIV laboratory testing; Discuss diagnosis of HIV infection using serological methods (ELISA testing) as the standard; Explain what advances have been done in diagnostic ELISA testing; Discuss Performance in detection for HIV infection; Describe the use of HIV Algorithms; Discuss Reporting Strategies; Discuss Test Method Verification; Describe new Algorithms/VISP.

10 Mini-Pooling of Patient Samples for Acute HIV Diagnosis Presenter: Ewaldé Cutler Compiled by: Deirdré Greyling

11 Module Objectives At the end of this module, participants will be able to: Discuss why Mini Pooling of Samples is used; List the advantages and disadvantages of Nucleic Acid Testing (PCR); Describe what Acute HIV Infection (AHI) is; Summarize the different testing strategies; Recall / List factors that determine Mini Pooling strategy; Discuss treatment failure.

12 HIV Drug Resistance Training Presented by: Gillian Hunt

13 Module Objectives At the end of this module, participants will be able to: Discuss what Antiviral Drug Resistance means; Describe what factors influence HIVDR; Discuss how medication factors contribute to HIVDR; Discuss how systems factors can contribute to HIVDR; Discuss how patient factors can contribute to HIVDR; Discuss some of the elements of a National HIVDR Prevention and Assessment Strategy; Describe the HIVDR Early Warning Indicators (EWI); Discuss what response to take from surveys; Drug Resistance Testing for individual patient management; List the limitations of Resistance Testing.

14 TB Diagnostics -N(TB)RLs in SADC Regions Presented by: NA Ismail

15 Module Objectives At the end of this module, participants will be able to: Discuss TB in SADC regions; List expected outcomes for TB diagnostics in state of the art testing in Reference Laboratory; Discuss the expectations of the N(TB)RL; Develop skills to achieve standards and implement QMS; Develop skills to develop algorithms and policies; Describe the dependencies to create a successful N(TB)RL; List the priority areas required to create a successful N(TB)RL.

16 Malaria Diagnostics - Functions of the malaria reference laboratory in SADC Regions Presented by: John Frean

17 Module Objectives At the end of this module, participants will be able to: List the activities necessary for a state of the art malaria diagnostic reference laboratory; Discuss the differences between routine diagnostic lab support vs. elimination support; Discuss the methods used for malaria diagnostics; Describe the advantages and disadvantages of routine laboratory methods for malaria diagnosis; Discuss specialized laboratory techniques related to elimination activities.

18 Module Objectives At the end of this module, participants will be able to: Discuss the importance of counting malaria parasites and the differences in parasite counting on thin blood films vs. on thick blood films; List the aims of EQA (external quality assessment)/pt (proficiency testing) programmes; Discuss the need for malaria slide banks; Discuss test validation and test evaluation; Discuss the importance of training and training requirements.

19 Laboratory Information Management Systems Presented By: Happy Mashigo & Vuyiswa Kenke

20 Module Objectives At the end of this module, participants will be able to: Describe important elements of an information management system; Discuss guidelines on standards, policies and best practice of Information Management; Explain things to consider when developing a manual, paper-based information system; Describe the advantages and disadvantages of a computerized information management system; Discuss IT governance and best practice; Discuss IT standards and security. 20

21 Train-the-Trainer Presented By: Melony Davids & Patrick Makgeledisa

22 Objectives Describe the characteristics of adult learners Explain adult learning theory- constructivism (social theory) To identify the style that applies to your way of learning/teaching To establish the best method/ combination of methods to use when facilitating Identify various facilitation methods. Integrate a variety of methods Create a supportive learning environment through knowledge of the administration and planning process Prepare for a presentation Know which visual aid to use Select various presentation methods Be aware that other factors beside content and visual aids are just as important

23 Introduction to Finance Presented by: Lungisa Gqweta & Tashen Dokie

24 Module Objectives At the end of this module, participants will be able to: Discuss the high level overview of Financial Management. Discuss the concepts of Financial Management. List the processes and procedures for financial monitoring. Discuss financing and investment decisions. Discuss the concepts of Business Accounting. Discuss the concepts of Budget Planning and Management. Discuss the concepts of Asset Management. Discuss the concepts of Supply Chain Management. Discuss the concepts of Inventory Management. Discuss the concepts of financial reporting and auditing Discuss the concept of BBBEE Code.

25 Facilities & Safety: Biosafety and Biosecurity Presented By: Zibusiso M. Masuku

26 Module Objectives At the end of this module, participants will be able to: Be familiar with the drivers of safety in the laboratory; Be familiar with the general safety requirements for the laboratory; Understand the concept of biosafety and biosecurity (as elements of Biorisk Management), and describe the main elements in biocontainment; Identify the differences between biosafety levels 1-4, and understand the criteria and requirements for determining the appropriate biosafety; Understand the different laboratory equipment used in biocontainment facilities.

27 Introduction to Human Resource Management Principles Presented by: Mmalefu Manoto

28 Module Objectives At the end of this module, participants will be able to: Discuss the principles of HR Management Describe the HR Management Overview Discuss Talent Management (Recruitment and Selection) Discuss HR Risk Management Discuss Workforce Planning Describe the Learning and Development process

29 Module Objectives At the end of this module, participants will be able to: Discuss Organisational Development Discuss Performance Management Discuss how to reward and retain employees Discuss wellness Discuss Employee Relations Management Discuss HR Service Delivery Discuss HR Technology Discuss HR Measurement Describe the approach to setting up a communication plan

30 Documents and Records Presented By: Cardia Fourie

31 Module Objectives At the end of this module, participants will be able to: Explain the difference between documents and records; Describe the hierarchy of documents and the role of each level; Outline the content that should be included in a standard operating procedure; Explain the important steps, or elements, of a laboratory document management system; Outline the contents of a quality manual; Describe methods and tools to properly store documents and records. 31

32 Assessments and External Quality Assurance Assessments Module Presented By: Mahlatse Maleka

33 Module Objectives At the end of this module, participants will be able to: Develop a process to prepare your laboratory staff for an external audit; Plan and manage an internal audit; Discuss how to use results from a laboratory audit; Advocate for the importance of taking corrective actions. Explain the purpose of External Quality Assurance (EQA); Describe what an EQA panel is; Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of EQA: Discuss Data analysis; Discuss how daily operating procedures provide quality service Identify any changes needed to maintain quality service Describe how to adjust quality system in response to external and internal influences

34 Overview to a Laboratory Quality Management System Presented By: Henry Julius

Module Objectives At the end of this module, participants will be able to: Discuss the importance of Accreditation; Explain the importance of a quality management

35 Module Objectives At the end of this module, participants will be able to: Discuss the importance of Accreditation; Explain the importance of a quality management system; Describe the Path of Work Flow Concept; List the quality management system essential elements; Summarize each quality management system essential element. 35

36 The Importance of Management Reviews Module Presented By: Henry Julius

37 Module Objectives At the end of this module, participants will be able to: Describe the format needed for reviews; Discuss who should attend the review meeting; Discuss the Agenda created for reviews; Discuss the role of the Quality Manager in the review process; Review statistical information tables; Discuss the indicators to develop so that goals of compliance are met; Describe the characteristics of good metrics; Discuss the essentials required for implementation; Discuss what leadership commitment entails; Describe the activities for quality improvement.

38 Process Management and Control Henry P Julius

39 Module Objectives At the end of this module, participants will be able to: Discuss the overview of QSE Process Management and Control Illustrate the use of Process flow charts and tables

40 Comments and Discussion Feedback regarding SDC Training Material Quality Assurance

41 Questions

Assessing quality-assured diagnoses made by TB laboratories

Assessing quality-assured diagnoses made by TB laboratories Quality-assured TB laboratory Objectives: at the end of the assessment reviewers should comment on the laboratory network and its structure;