On-site evaluation as external quality assessment of microbiology laboratories involved in sentinel laboratory-based antimicrobial resistance surveillance network in Burkina Faso
Abstract Background The laboratory-based surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a priority component of the multisectoral national action plan to combat AMR in Burkina Faso. This study aimed to assess the QMS of microbiology laboratories involved in the Sentinel laboratory-based antimicro...
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| author | Emmanuel Zongo Emilie Dama Dame Yenyetou Merci Muhigwa Abdoulaye Nikiema Georges Anicet Dahourou Abdoul-Salam Ouedraogo |
| author_facet | Emmanuel Zongo Emilie Dama Dame Yenyetou Merci Muhigwa Abdoulaye Nikiema Georges Anicet Dahourou Abdoul-Salam Ouedraogo |
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| description | Abstract Background The laboratory-based surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a priority component of the multisectoral national action plan to combat AMR in Burkina Faso. This study aimed to assess the QMS of microbiology laboratories involved in the Sentinel laboratory-based antimicrobial resistance surveillance network in Burkina Faso. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from September 1st to November 30th, 2022. The external quality assessment (EQA) method used was on-site evaluation using a checklist that was developed and validated by a technical committee of experts. Teams of two, including an antimicrobial susceptibility test (AST) specialist and a QMS specialist, were trained on this checklist to conduct the assessment. Satisfactory performance was defined as any on-site evaluation score 80% and above with the aim of developing action plans to address gaps. Results All 18 laboratories were evaluated. The overall average performance score of the participating laboratories was 40%. The highest overall performance score was 58%, and the lowest overall performance score was 26%. The average overall scores were not significantly different between private and public laboratories (p value = 0.78). The only section of the checklist with the satisfactory performance concerned the “Analytical step of AST”, with 76.5% (13/17) of the sentinel laboratories having a score ≥ 80%. Conclusion The performance of the QMS of the sentinel laboratories in Burkina Faso for AMR surveillance was unsatisfactory, and a corrective action plan was proposed to support these laboratories in improving their QMS over the next 3 years. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-752a4ca7a64e43ad902b84acdd2dbba72024-01-14T12:36:58ZengBMCAntimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control2047-29942024-01-0113111010.1186/s13756-023-01362-5On-site evaluation as external quality assessment of microbiology laboratories involved in sentinel laboratory-based antimicrobial resistance surveillance network in Burkina FasoEmmanuel Zongo0Emilie Dama1Dame Yenyetou2Merci Muhigwa3Abdoulaye Nikiema4Georges Anicet Dahourou5Abdoul-Salam Ouedraogo6Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Nazi BONI UniversityUS Centers for Disease Control and PreventionHigher Institute of Health Sciences, Nazi BONI UniversityHigher Institute of Health Sciences, Nazi BONI UniversityIntegrated Quality Laboratory ServicesUS Centers for Disease Control and PreventionHigher Institute of Health Sciences, Nazi BONI UniversityAbstract Background The laboratory-based surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a priority component of the multisectoral national action plan to combat AMR in Burkina Faso. This study aimed to assess the QMS of microbiology laboratories involved in the Sentinel laboratory-based antimicrobial resistance surveillance network in Burkina Faso. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from September 1st to November 30th, 2022. The external quality assessment (EQA) method used was on-site evaluation using a checklist that was developed and validated by a technical committee of experts. Teams of two, including an antimicrobial susceptibility test (AST) specialist and a QMS specialist, were trained on this checklist to conduct the assessment. Satisfactory performance was defined as any on-site evaluation score 80% and above with the aim of developing action plans to address gaps. Results All 18 laboratories were evaluated. The overall average performance score of the participating laboratories was 40%. The highest overall performance score was 58%, and the lowest overall performance score was 26%. The average overall scores were not significantly different between private and public laboratories (p value = 0.78). The only section of the checklist with the satisfactory performance concerned the “Analytical step of AST”, with 76.5% (13/17) of the sentinel laboratories having a score ≥ 80%. Conclusion The performance of the QMS of the sentinel laboratories in Burkina Faso for AMR surveillance was unsatisfactory, and a corrective action plan was proposed to support these laboratories in improving their QMS over the next 3 years.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-023-01362-5AMRSentinel laboratoriesExternal quality assessmentBurkina Faso |
| spellingShingle | Emmanuel Zongo Emilie Dama Dame Yenyetou Merci Muhigwa Abdoulaye Nikiema Georges Anicet Dahourou Abdoul-Salam Ouedraogo On-site evaluation as external quality assessment of microbiology laboratories involved in sentinel laboratory-based antimicrobial resistance surveillance network in Burkina Faso Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control AMR Sentinel laboratories External quality assessment Burkina Faso |
| title | On-site evaluation as external quality assessment of microbiology laboratories involved in sentinel laboratory-based antimicrobial resistance surveillance network in Burkina Faso |
| title_full | On-site evaluation as external quality assessment of microbiology laboratories involved in sentinel laboratory-based antimicrobial resistance surveillance network in Burkina Faso |
| title_fullStr | On-site evaluation as external quality assessment of microbiology laboratories involved in sentinel laboratory-based antimicrobial resistance surveillance network in Burkina Faso |
| title_full_unstemmed | On-site evaluation as external quality assessment of microbiology laboratories involved in sentinel laboratory-based antimicrobial resistance surveillance network in Burkina Faso |
| title_short | On-site evaluation as external quality assessment of microbiology laboratories involved in sentinel laboratory-based antimicrobial resistance surveillance network in Burkina Faso |
| title_sort | on site evaluation as external quality assessment of microbiology laboratories involved in sentinel laboratory based antimicrobial resistance surveillance network in burkina faso |
| topic | AMR Sentinel laboratories External quality assessment Burkina Faso |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-023-01362-5 |
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