The Impact Of The Kaizen Quality Improvement Model On Waste Management In A Medium Health Facility In Kajiado County, Kenya Presented by: Samuel Otieno, Laboratory Technologist/Quality Improvement & IPC Coordinator In the heart of Kajiado County, Kenya, a silent revolution is taking place in healthcare waste management [HCWM]. In a
Necessity Of Clinical History On Each Test Ordered In Dispatch Of Reliable And Accurate Results For Diagnosis And Management Of Patients, Selective Case Study Presented By: Hemman Mwashi, Medical Laboratory Technologist, AIC Kijabe Hospital In the intricate world of healthcare, the laboratory department often operates behind the scenes, yet its
“Ziwa Zima” (Healthy Breast) Campaign Presented by: Surgeons001 – A team of surgeons operating in Mombasa, Kenya In a world where patient engagement is pivotal for healthcare improvements, Surgeons001 initiated the “Ziwa Zima” (Healthy Breast) campaign to empower patients with knowledge and support for early breast cancer detection. The campaign
Improving Diabetes Nephropathy Screening Among Patients Outpatient Clinic at JM Kariuki Memorial County Referral Hospital, Nyandarua County, January to August 2023 Author: Michael Ruitururi At the heart of Nyandarua County’s JM Kariuki Memorial County Referral Hospital, an exceptional team led by the dedicated Michael Ruitururi has embarked on a transformative
To Achieve Complete Documentation of Partographs Presented By: Chancy Banda, Billy Mzikuola and Gloria Kalonga Frontline healthcare professionals at Malawi’s Ndamera Health Centre’s labour ward attempted to address the problem of incomplete partograph paperwork, which has been there since January 2022, to improve the standard of care during labour and
Percentage of ANC Waiting Women Receiving Thorough Assessment During The Waiting Period Presented by: Alex Mwale, Nurse Midwife Technician In a remarkable effort to elevate maternity care and improve the overall well-being of expectant mothers, Nasawa Health Centre’s maternity department embarked on a mission to address a persistent issue—a thorough
Addressing Patient Safety Through Improvement Of Prescribing Etiquette By Health Care Workers At Kilifi County Referral Hospital, Kenya Authors: Sheba Mohammad and Nadia Aliyan In an era when patient safety is paramount, a team of healthcare heroes at Kilifi County Referral Hospital is rewriting the prescription for medical care, and
Quality Improvement (QI) is emerging as the new frontier of practice. It’s a revolutionary concept that redefines the standards of healthcare across Africa. While QI is a new space, ACQUIRE is leading in documenting how frontline QI initiatives impact the frontline. Frontline-led QI is a paradigm shift. It’s a continuous
