Digitising National Referral Hospital Labs
Full LabXpert LIMS deployment at 4 national referral hospitals achieving ISO 15189 accreditation standards.
National Health System Impact
Transforming Uganda's premier referral hospitals with standardized laboratory excellence
National Referral Hospitals
Compliance Achieved
TAT Reduction
EAFYA Integration
Participating Hospitals
Four specialized national referral hospitals now digitized
Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
General Medicine & Surgery
Kawempe National Referral Hospital
Women & Children
Mulago Women's Hospital
Maternal & Reproductive Health
Butabika National Referral Hospital
Mental Health
The Challenge
Uganda's national referral hospitals needed standardized laboratory workflows, improved quality management, and seamless integration with national health information systems while meeting international accreditation standards.
The Solution
MedX deployed comprehensive LabXpert LIMS across four national referral hospitals with standardized workflows, ISO 15189 compliance features, and full EAFYA integration for seamless data exchange with national health systems.
Project Overview
In partnership with the National Health Laboratory and Diagnostic Services (NHLDS), MedX International successfully implemented LabXpert LIMS across four of Uganda's most critical national referral hospitals in 2024. This comprehensive digitization project represents a major milestone in Uganda's healthcare transformation agenda.
Implementation Scope
ISO 15189 Compliance Framework
- Quality management system implementation
- Standardized test procedures and protocols
- Comprehensive audit trail and documentation
- Competency management and training tracking
- Equipment calibration and maintenance scheduling
- External quality assessment (EQA) integration
EAFYA Integration
- Seamless patient data synchronization
- Real-time result delivery to clinical teams
- Integrated billing and insurance processing
- Unified patient records across facilities
- Automated reporting to HMIS and DHIS2
Standardized Workflows
Laboratory Operations
- • Unified sample registration process
- • Standardized test menus across facilities
- • Consistent quality control procedures
- • Harmonized reporting formats
Data Management
- • Real-time data exchange with EAFYA
- • Automated HMIS/DHIS2 reporting
- • Centralized performance monitoring
- • Cross-facility data analytics
"The LabXpert LIMS implementation across our national referral hospitals has been transformational. We've achieved ISO 15189 compliance while significantly improving our turnaround times and data quality. The integration with EAFYA has created a seamless workflow that benefits both our staff and patients."
Quality Achievements
The implementation has enabled all four hospitals to meet ISO 15189 international standards for medical laboratories, representing a significant milestone in Uganda's healthcare quality improvement journey.
Process Standardization
- Unified standard operating procedures
- Consistent quality control protocols
- Standardized competency assessments
- Harmonized equipment maintenance
Performance Metrics
- 60% reduction in turnaround times
- 95% improvement in data accuracy
- 100% compliance with quality standards
- 80% reduction in manual processes
National Health System Integration
The project demonstrates successful integration with Uganda's national health information architecture, including EAFYA EMR, HMIS, and DHIS2 systems, creating a unified digital health ecosystem.
EAFYA EMR Integration
Bidirectional data exchange for patient records, test orders, and results
HMIS Reporting
Automated health management information system reporting for national oversight
DHIS2 Integration
Real-time data submission to national health surveillance systems
Impact on Patient Care
The standardized laboratory services across these four national referral hospitals have significantly improved patient care delivery, with faster diagnosis, better treatment decisions, and enhanced care coordination across the national health system.
Future Expansion
This successful implementation serves as a model for expanding standardized laboratory services to additional referral hospitals across Uganda, supporting the country's broader health system strengthening goals.