Great news for the healthcare community in Abuja! Bwari General Hospital Medical Laboratory has successfully transitioned its accreditation from ISO 15189:2012 to the updated ISO 15189:2022 standard. This remarkable achievement reinforces the laboratory’s commitment to quality, reliability, and excellence in medical diagnostics.
It is worth recalling that Bwari General Hospital Medical Laboratory made history by becoming the first government hospital laboratory in Nigeria to achieve ISO 15189:2012 accreditation. This milestone set a high standard for public healthcare facilities, proving that quality diagnostic services are not limited to private institutions.
Now, with the transition to ISO 15189:2022, the laboratory has once again demonstrated its dedication to maintaining global best practices in medical laboratory services. The ISO 15189:2022* standard places a stronger emphasis on risk-based thinking, patient-centered care, and enhanced quality management systems, ensuring that patients receive the most accurate and reliable test results.
What This Means for Patients and Healthcare in Abuja:
Re-accreditation under ISO 15189:2022 means that patients, healthcare providers, and stakeholders can continue to trust the accuracy and reliability of test results from Bwari General Hospital Medical Laboratory. It also positions the facility as a model for other government hospitals striving for international accreditation and recognition.
This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication, expertise, and hard work of Medical Laboratory Scientists across the board. Their commitment to quality assurance, continuous training, and adherence to international best practices has been instrumental in maintaining and improving the standards of the laboratory.
A huge congratulations to the management, laboratory scientists, and support staff who worked tirelessly to achieve this re-accreditation. Their efforts are a testament to the potential of Nigeria’s healthcare system when excellence is prioritized.
With this re-accreditation, Bwari General Hospital Medical Laboratory sets a benchmark for other laboratories across the country. The journey of maintaining and improving quality continues, but this achievement serves as motivation for greater milestones in the future.
Once again, congratulations to the entire team led by the Head of Laboratory Unit, MLS Constance Agulana, and the Quality Officer, MLS Mary Amaliri. Their dedication to excellence is a win for public health in Nigeria.
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