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The World Health Organization developed the Laboratory Quality Stepwise Implementation (LQSI) tool to enhance laboratory quality management. This free, multilingual guide has been widely adopted, with 34% of surveyed users achieving accreditation.

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  • Laboratory Quality Management Systems
  • Public Health
  • Clinical Diagnostics

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  • Effective quality management is crucial for clinical and public health laboratories.
  • Implementing a robust quality management system can be complex and resource-intensive.
  • Standardized tools are needed to guide laboratories through quality improvement processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Laboratory Quality Stepwise Implementation (LQSI) tool.
  • To present data on the global roll-out and usage of the LQSI tool.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the LQSI tool in facilitating laboratory quality improvement and accreditation.

Main Methods:

  • The Laboratory Quality Stepwise Implementation (LQSI) tool, a free, stepwise guide, was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • Data on tool access and user engagement were collected post-launch.
  • A survey was administered to users to assess the impact of the tool on achieving laboratory accreditation/certification/licensing.

Main Results:

  • Since its 2014 launch, the LQSI tool has been accessed by 130,986 unique users from 195 countries.
  • Of 35 survey respondents, 12 (34%) reported achieving accreditation/certification/licensing due to using the LQSI tool.
  • The tool is available in multiple languages, indicating broad international reach and accessibility.

Conclusions:

  • The LQSI tool is a valuable, globally utilized resource for laboratory quality improvement.
  • Its implementation positively impacts the quality of services in clinical and public health laboratories.
  • The tool supports enhanced clinical care and disease surveillance, aligning with global health security initiatives.