Standard E3: The facility has defined and established procedure of diagnostic services
standard deal with procedures related to diagnostic service available in HWC (SC).
It includes labelling of samples, instructions for handling samples during inhouse testing or transfer samples to higher centres and sharing of investigation report with service users.
also includes implementation of internal quality control for test as per manufacturer’s instructions.
must check availability of critical values and biological references.
ME E3.1: The facility ensures standard operating procedures for sample collection, labeling, handling, and transportation for in-house and hub-and-spoke laboratory testing.
(Focuses on correct identification, proper container labeling, patient preparation, safe collection technique, pre-test handling, and maintaining temperature control during sample transport to higher diagnostic centers).
ME E3.2: The facility ensures standard procedures for conducting diagnostic tests and adhering to internal quality control (IQC) protocols.
(Focuses on following manufacturer instructions for rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and diagnostic equipment, performing routine calibration/control runs, and maintaining quality logs).
ME E3.3: The facility ensures timely reporting, documentation, and sharing of diagnostic results with patients, including identification and communication of critical values.
(Focuses on documenting test results accurately in lab registers/digital records, adhering to turnaround times, displaying biological reference ranges, and prompt reporting of urgent or critical values to clinical providers).
NQAS - HWC
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