Fitness of Public Health Laboratory in the Republic of Macedonia for the Application of Standards for Quality

Evgenija Kiroska-Petreska; Katja Popovska; Vesna Kostikj; Dragan Gjorgjev; Branka Petrovska

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Fitness of Public Health Laboratory in the Republic of Macedonia for the Application of Standards for Quality

Evgenija Kiroska-Petreska, Katja Popovska, Vesna Kostikj, Dragan Gjorgjev, Branka Petrovska

Published in Science Journal of Public Health (Volume 2, Issue 3)

Received: 24 April 2014 Accepted: 13 May 2014 Published: 30 May 2014

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Abstract

The main goal of this master’s study is to determine preparedness of public health laboratories concerning the conditions (area, equipment, and staff) and in relation to quality standard application, with identification of the current condition of laboratories in relation to the area, equipment and staff as well as quality standard application in the Institute and the Public Health Centres in the Republic of Macedonia. This research was conducted through a Questionnaire, which was adapted from the ISO/IEC 17025:2005 standard and modified for the goals of the study. Total 144 employees completed the Questionnaire which they were given during the survey (face to face method), with the aim of reducing possible errors. Statistic processing was conducted through application of standard descriptive analyses of quality indicators and check of the hypotheses put forward. The study identified that globally, the preparedness of public health laboratories in the Republic of Macedonia in relation to conditions (area, equipment and staff), for quality standard application, is seen as PARTIAL. The current condition of laboratories in relation to the area, equipment and staff, as well as quality standard application in the Institute and the Public Health Centres in the Republic of Macedonia varies and differs significantly between accredited and non-accredited public health laboratories. In the accredited public health laboratories in the RM, interviewed employees in the Public Health Institute of the RM showed best knowledge and dedication for quality system maintenance in testing laboratories. One can distinguish essential differences in the management staff’s view and knowledge in relation to introducing quality systems between managers - health professionals and managers – economists. Testing laboratories in the Institute of Public Health of the RM and few Public Health Centres have adequate and modern equipment, in line with the testing methods, great inadequacy of space in relation to its distribution, non-permitted access, cleanliness and monitoring the ambiance conditions. Professional and competent staffs work in the Institute and in all Public Health Centres, in particular when it comes to testing activities. Motivation of staffs instigated by management teams is what is missing. Both internal and external trainings of staffs are necessary.

Published in	Science Journal of Public Health (Volume 2, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.sjph.20140203.25
Page(s)	229-233
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Accreditation, Standards, Testing laboratory, Quality Management System, Technical Requirements

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Evgenija Kiroska-Petreska; Katja Popovska; Vesna Kostikj; Dragan Gjorgjev; Branka Petrovska. Fitness of Public Health Laboratory in the Republic of Macedonia for the Application of Standards for Quality. Sci. J. Public Health 2014, 2(3), 229-233. doi: 10.11648/j.sjph.20140203.25

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Evgenija Kiroska-Petreska, Katja Popovska, Vesna Kostikj, Dragan Gjorgjev, Branka Petrovska. Fitness of Public Health Laboratory in the Republic of Macedonia for the Application of Standards for Quality. Sci J Public Health. 2014;2(3):229-233. doi: 10.11648/j.sjph.20140203.25

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Evgenija Kiroska-Petreska

Institute for Public Health of Republic of Macedonia, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
Katja Popovska

Institute of Microbiology and parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University “Ss Cyril and Methodius”, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
Vesna Kostikj

Institute for Public Health of Republic of Macedonia, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
Dragan Gjorgjev

Institute for Public Health of Republic of Macedonia, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
Branka Petrovska

Institute for Public Health of Republic of Macedonia, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia

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Evgenija Kiroska-Petreska; Katja Popovska; Vesna Kostikj; Dragan Gjorgjev; Branka Petrovska. Fitness of Public Health Laboratory in the Republic of Macedonia for the Application of Standards for Quality. Sci. J. Public Health 2014, 2(3), 229-233. doi: 10.11648/j.sjph.20140203.25

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Evgenija Kiroska-Petreska, Katja Popovska, Vesna Kostikj, Dragan Gjorgjev, Branka Petrovska. Fitness of Public Health Laboratory in the Republic of Macedonia for the Application of Standards for Quality. Sci J Public Health. 2014;2(3):229-233. doi: 10.11648/j.sjph.20140203.25

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AU  - Katja Popovska
AU  - Vesna Kostikj
AU  - Dragan Gjorgjev
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