Qabri-Bayax Hospital boosted its lab quality and readiness using the SLIPTA V3 checklist and ISO 2022 documents, ensuring reliable results and patient care.
Building a Model for Excellence: Qabri-Bayax Hospital Completes Mission to Strengthen Laboratory Quality
Source: Field Report, Somali Regional Health Bureau, October 2025
We are proud to announce the successful completion of a structured technical support mission at Qabri-Bayax Primary Hospital, conducted from October 9-11, 2025, by the Somali Regional Health Bureau’s Laboratory Directorate. The core objective was to strengthen laboratory service quality, documentation systems, and operational readiness, marking a significant stride toward laboratory accreditation and improved patient care.
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Key Achievements and Deliverables
The mission, led by our Quality Case Team, was a highly collaborative effort, with the hospital's Quality Improvement Team and Laboratory Head working side-by-side with the visiting experts. Key achievements that will sustain this new focus on quality include:
- Establishing a Quality Baseline: A comprehensive baseline assessment was completed using the SLIPTA Checklist (Version 3), providing a clear picture of the laboratory’s current status and pathway for improvement.
- Implementing International Standards: New ISO 2022 laboratory documents were customized to fit the local context, then printed, labeled, and organized into a dedicated, accessible shelf.
- Empowering the Staff: The hospital staff received hands-on orientation on how to use the new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and formats, ensuring that quality practices are not just written—but integrated into daily work.
- Strengthening Management Systems: A systematic document control system was setup, and a complete inventory of all lab equipment was carried out and recorded.
- Committing to the Future: Hospital leadership demonstrated their dedication by committing to prepare a dedicated office space for the Laboratory Head and Quality Team to ensure this momentum is sustained.
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Why Quality Matters
This mission was not just about compliance with regional and national standards; it was about ensuring quality for every patient.
"Because quality is not just about compliance—it's about ensuring that every test result is reliable, every process is clear, and every patient receives the service they deserve."
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We thank the Regional Laboratory Team for their expertise and encouragement. The discipline, openness, and teamwork demonstrated by the Qabri-Bayax Primary Hospital staff were critical to the mission's success.
Together, we are committed to building a future where Qabri-Bayax stands as a model of laboratory excellence in the Somali Region.
