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Human virology institute trains laboratory personnel on quality management system

Elevating Lab Standards: IHVN Empowers Personnel Through SLMTA 3 Curriculum Training in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

 The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), has trained Laboratory personnel on Strengthening Laboratory Management Toward Accreditation (SLMTA) 3 curriculum in Nigeria.

The training, which took place in Nasarawa state, Nigeria, was aimed at improving the implementation and use of the SLMTA curriculum for continuous quality improvement of laboratory systems in the country.

IHVN head, Quality Improvement /Assurance Unit, Mrs. Oyebimpe Balogun, said, “Laboratories are expected to implement a quality management system to ensure that results generated are accurate, reliable and timely for either diagnosis, treatment management and surveillance for public health purposes. 

What He Said:

 “As the participants complete the training, they are added to the pool of National Resource for Laboratory Quality Management System implementation in Nigeria, where their responsibility will include; conducting training audits and mentorship at national, sub-national levels, and in health facilities across the country.

Source : Blueprint newspappers