Global recognition for South African lab
29 June 2015
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) has been nominated by the Swiss
Institute for Quality Standards (SIQS) and the Socrates Committee for the
prestigious international award in European Quality in the health care category.
"The nomination serves as recognition and affirmation of the NHLS' position as a
leader in pathology and diagnostic services on the African continent," said the
NHLS.
The awards will be presented at Montreux, Switzerland, during the International
Excellence in Quality summit, which will run from 30 June to 2 July 2015.
These awards aim to spread the Swiss Quality concept and implement advanced
quality standards. For the NHLS, the nomination is in recognition of its safe and
effective treatment methods, highly professional medical staff, and services quality
in accordance with the European standards.
"It is with great honour and pride for the NHLS to be nominated for this prestigious
award, as it not only represents the organisation, but depicts the great strides and
continuous improvements which the South African health care landscape has made
over the years, and also attributes to the overwhelming dedication and commitment
of the NHLS staff," said Joyce Mogale, the interim chief executive of the NHLS.
The International Excellence in Quality summit is an annual gathering of the top
regional goods and services suppliers and professionals in quality improvement.
Held over three days in Montreux, the International Forum is an opportunity for 100
leaders and experts worldwide to meet, learn, share local knowledge and recognise
the best quality experience.
The event aims to empower and encourage all participants to be actively involved in
quality practice presentations and discussions.
The Swiss Institute for Quality Standards was founded to promote Swiss quality
concepts in order to improve products and services.
This
nomination is not the first international recognition for the NHLS. In 2013, it
won the Business Initiative Directions International Star Award for quality.
That award was presented to the service for its demonstrated and proven
commitment to quality and for its continuous quest for excellence through attention
to products and services.
Source: SAnews.gov
Training at South Africa's National Health Laboratory Service (Photo: National Health Laboratory Service)
