GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HEALTH LABORATORY QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN ETHIOPIA

Abstract

The healthcare service delivery system heavily relies on the essential pillar of health laboratory services, which stand as the backbone for effective, accurate, and reliable diagnostic outcomes within a national health system. These services are instrumental in providing precise disease diagnoses, supporting clinicians in formulating evidence-based care strategies, and enabling timely prognoses for potential health outcomes. Over the years, there has been an undeniable surge in the reliance on laboratory results for clinical decision-making. This increased dependence originates from the rapid development and dissemination of innovative diagnostic methodologies and technologies, the integration of automated testing instruments, the

widespread implementation of data connectivity solutions, and the advancement of evidence- based medical practices.