Towards appropriate training for Moroccan laboratory professionals: Identifying QMS needs
Abstract
Background
Professional development plays a key role in improving laboratory quality management by enhancing staff skills and knowledge to implement and maintain the quality management system (QMS). This research aims to identify and prioritize continuing training needs for Moroccan laboratory professionals in QMS and to formulate recommendations for suitable training programs.
Methods
The present research is a cross-sectional, quantitative study conducted among a larger group of laboratory professionals from September 2021 to May 2023. The data collection tool was a self-administered questionnaire. Statistical data analysis was performed by IBM SPSS version 22.0 software calculating Chi-square.
Results
A total of 478 people participated in the study. Participants’ training needs on various topics related to quality in medical laboratories ranged from 68.20% to 84.52%, covering several subjects such as quality tools (82.01%), continuous improvement (83.68%), ISO 9001 (83.26%), and ISO 15189 (79.71%).
Conclusions
The results indicate a favorable trend toward continuing training in QMS. These suggestions should be considered when formulating future training programs to foster strong commitment and continuous improvement of skills, thereby improving the quality of healthcare provision and guaranteeing patient safety.
© 2024 Mohammed El Feniche, Hassane Gazzaz, Hajar El Omari, Karima El-Mouhdi, Mounir Arai, Yassine El Aatik, Abdelghani El Ouardi, Anass Kharrazi, Ahmed Chbihi Kaddouri, El Arbi Bouaiti, published by Romanian Association of Laboratory Medicine
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