Table 2 Knowledge based capacity strengthening activities for cohort laboratories
DATE | ACTIVITIES | |
|---|---|---|
July 2015 | Groups meeting with cohort laboratories that had earlier submitted their consent form to discuss project details and activity plans. | |
August 2015 | Cohort laboratories visited for base-line needs assessment. Evaluation tool administered | |
August 2015 | Gaps and solutions to address deficiencies discussed with cohort laboratories. Topics for training sessions finalized | |
September- November 2015 | Training sessions | Preparation of SOPs |
Using on-line resources including ASM resources | ||
Principles of AST’s | ||
Update on McFarland SOPs | ||
Practical session | Preparation of McFarland Standards | |
Training sessions | Quality Control of AST media | |
Storage of QC strains | ||
Workshop | Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) for Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing | |
March 2016 | Laboratory strengthening workshop | Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Updates |
June 2016 | Post-workshop audit of cohort laboratories conducted and evaluation tool administered. Gaps noted and laboratory workers counseled accordingly. | |
October 2016 | Follow up of cohort laboratories conducted to evaluate improvements and persisting gaps using evaluation tool. Laboratory workers counseled accordingly. | |
December 2016 | Workshops held in parallel; | Infection control Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Fastidious organisms |