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Raaso Primary Hospital Embarks on Landmark Quality Journey with SLIPTA Baseline Assessment
A foundational step towards enhancing diagnostic services and achieving international standards.
Raaso, Somali State, Ethiopia – July 19, 2025 – In a significant move to bolster public health infrastructure, Raaso Primary Hospital has officially commenced its first-ever SLIPTA (Stepwise Laboratory Improvement Process Towards Accreditation) baseline assessment on July 16, 2025. This crucial initiative marks the hospital's formal entry into the Somali Region's expanding Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) program, a strategic effort to elevate the quality and reliability of diagnostic services across the region.
A Strategic Expansion for a Healthier Region
The assessment at Raaso is part of a wider, data-driven strategy to bring more facilities into the regional quality network. Following the successful evaluation of seven other hospitals, the Somali Regional Public Health Laboratory and Research Center, in collaboration with its partners, identified the need to establish a quality baseline for four additional key hospitals: Wardher General Hospital, Hargeele General Hospital, Gashamo Primary Hospital, and Raaso Primary Hospital.
This expansion is built on the understanding that a structured, tiered approach to support is most effective. Without foundational baseline data from a SLIPTA assessment, any assistance provided risks being untargeted and inefficient. This initiative ensures that Raaso Primary Hospital will receive customized support tailored to its specific needs, setting it on a clear path towards improved patient care and potential accreditation.
Objectives of the Baseline Assessment
The primary goal of this activity is to establish a comprehensive, data-driven baseline of the Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) at Raaso Primary Hospital. The key objectives are to:
- Conduct a Comprehensive Assessment: Utilize the official WHO-AFRO SLIPTA checklist to perform a thorough on-site evaluation of the laboratory's current practices.
- Assign a Star-Level Rating: Objectively score the laboratory to provide a clear benchmark of its performance against international quality standards.
- Identify Strengths and Deficiencies: Meticulously document specific strengths and critical gaps across all 12 Quality System Elements (QSEs).
- Develop a Tailored Improvement Plan: Create a customized, actionable roadmap that strategically prioritizes interventions based on the assessment findings.
- Integrate into the Regional Network: Use the data and insights gained to seamlessly integrate the hospital into the regional mentorship, training, and support network.
Methodology and Expected Outcomes
The assessment is being conducted by a highly skilled team of certified SLIPTA auditors from the Somali Regional Public Health Laboratory and Research Center. The multi-phase process includes meticulous preparation, comprehensive on-site evaluation, rigorous data analysis, and collaborative planning.
Upon completion, this initiative will provide a definitive understanding of Raaso Primary Hospital's current LQMS status. This will lead to a unique, prioritized action plan to guide its quality improvement efforts. Most importantly, it will establish a solid foundation for objectively measuring future progress, demonstrating the tangible impact of quality interventions on patient care and public health in the region.
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| Regional SLIPTA Auditors & Raaso Primary Hospital unite to tailor key lab documents for compliance, clarity, and continuous improvement. |
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