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CASE STUDY: SWAZILAND
FROM DATA TO IMPACT
Implementation summary
Country Swaziland
Laboratories 28
Diseases MTB, MDR TB
Devices &
Assays
GeneXpert, MTB and
MDR TB
Funding
Partner
Global Fund
Local Heroes: Lead:
Themba Dlamini,
Program Manager, NTP
Dr. Welile Sikhondze,
Technical Advisor and
Research Coordinator,
NTP
Sindisiwe Dlamini,
Chief Laboratory
Technologist, SHLS
Team Members:
Doctor Busizwe
Sibandze
Drug Resistance Survey
Laboratory Manager,
NTP
Tumiso Matumba
Information Technology,
National ICT Officer, NTP
Thando Mabuza,
Assistant ICT Officer, NTP
Derrick Khumalo
Principal Technologist &
SHLS/NTP Laboratory
Coordinator
Sylvester Moyo
Laboratory Information
System Manager, CHAI
Tufuma Zanamwe
Laboratory Information
System Manager, ICAP
Pinky Kubheka
Regional Laboratory
Advisor, ICAP
Justice Makuni
Software Developer,
HMIS
THE CHALLENGE:
MODERN DIAGNOSTICS AND TRAINED STAFF HAMPERED BY DISTANCE AND
COMMUNICATION ISSUES
The Swaziland NTP understood that despite having a fleet of new GeneXpert
diagnostic devices and a skilled staff, they would not realize the full potential of
these new devices without a robust device management platform. To maximize
the use of GeneXperts, and eventually other diagnostics, the NTP needed to:
• understand utilization;
• figure out which errors were happening and why;
• implement rapid response to diagnoses;
• deploy targeted training resources efficiently; and,
• manage a fleet of expensive devices over the long term.
A robust device management connectivity platform could help realize the new
technology’s promise. In addition to the immediate issues of improving time to
treatment and system optimization, the Swaziland NTP wanted to take advantage
of the platform to:
Manage inventory:
• Optimizing procurement and utilization
• Reducing wastage
Manage devices:
• Remotely, identify and fix device errors rapidly
• Maintain devices and keep warranties up to date, and reduce
costs over time
Collect and analyze data, to:
• understand disease trends and
patterns
• use custom fields to optimize
laboratory processes and
patient care
• ensure data privacy and control
• automate time-consuming
reports
Doctor Busizwe Sibandze installs
GxAlert at the Raleigh Fitkin Memorial
Hospital laboratory with supervision
from Tumiso Matumba and
SystemOne’s Max Strong.
CASE STUDY: SWAZILAND
SOLUTION
The local NTP team helped SystemOne set a new record for the number of laboratories interfaced in the roll-out training: 15 facilities in
total were connected by the in-country team (9 within a single day).
During the Advanced Administration training, the NTP team presented the benefits, use and components of the GxAlert platform to
members of the M&E team whom were unable to attend the Basic Administration training. The team then configured all baseline
notifications for the GxAlert platform for:
• New Rifampicin Resistant Cases
• Drug Resistance Survey Cases
• Low-Stock at Facilities
• Device Offline
• Automated Weekly Drug Resistance Survey Cases Report.
A Data Collection Plan workshop enabled the NTP to set the initial baseline notifications using the current lab request form as a template.
And, a Data Control Plan began taking shape with a core team of NTP personnel.
WORKING WITH A TALENTED LOCAL NTP TEAM MINIMIZED INITIAL CHALLENGES
Nearly every technology deployment involves difficulties: from contracting and funding delays, to shipping equipment and working
with import and customs authorities. The delays can last weeks, months or years.
In Swaziland, uncontrollable delays specific to shipping the routers required for connectivity nearly caused a shift in schedule. The
routers arrived the same day as the SystemOne Implementation Team, who ensured that the shipping delays did not impact any of the
setup and configuration timelines.
Other challenges that SystemOne and the NTP team resolved included:
• Additional steps for LIS configuration which requires higher level of IT skill than standard users.
• A number of facilities had viruses infecting the GeneXpert computers.
• Poor GSM signal strength challenges in remote facilities.
SUCCESSES & MOVING FORWARD
• SystemOne and the NTP had set a target of 5 laboratory installations as part of the in-country visit. The team managed to
successfully install GxAlert at 15 facilities over a 3-day period. (Nearly 50% of the national rollout).
• The technology collected 48,523 results, digitally, during the in-country period.
• With the skilled NTP staff, the SystemOne team managed to connect even laboratories that had a Laboratory Information
System which presented some interface challenges.
• Installation and Administration training with representatives of the NTP IT and M&E Group included attendees from SHLS and
CHAI-Swaziland, and helped give the NTP a road-map for moving forward with GxAlert.
• GxAlert has been useful in the monitoring of sample flow and patient enrollment in the drug resistance survey underway.
SystemOne continues to support the Swaziland implementation, and will be working with the NTP team to aggregate and analyze
GxAlert data. This will lead to specific recommendations for how to optimize cartridge procurement and inventory, where to focus
additional training efforts, how to best manage devices specific to warranty and maintenance, and how to use the data from connected
devices to help improve health outcomes.
In conclusion: GxAlert implementation was successful with at least 50% devices installed with a 3 day period. In addition, the GxAlert
notification system has played a key role in the monitoring of sample flow and patient enrollment in the current TB drug resistance
survey.

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  • 1. CASE STUDY: SWAZILAND FROM DATA TO IMPACT Implementation summary Country Swaziland Laboratories 28 Diseases MTB, MDR TB Devices & Assays GeneXpert, MTB and MDR TB Funding Partner Global Fund Local Heroes: Lead: Themba Dlamini, Program Manager, NTP Dr. Welile Sikhondze, Technical Advisor and Research Coordinator, NTP Sindisiwe Dlamini, Chief Laboratory Technologist, SHLS Team Members: Doctor Busizwe Sibandze Drug Resistance Survey Laboratory Manager, NTP Tumiso Matumba Information Technology, National ICT Officer, NTP Thando Mabuza, Assistant ICT Officer, NTP Derrick Khumalo Principal Technologist & SHLS/NTP Laboratory Coordinator Sylvester Moyo Laboratory Information System Manager, CHAI Tufuma Zanamwe Laboratory Information System Manager, ICAP Pinky Kubheka Regional Laboratory Advisor, ICAP Justice Makuni Software Developer, HMIS THE CHALLENGE: MODERN DIAGNOSTICS AND TRAINED STAFF HAMPERED BY DISTANCE AND COMMUNICATION ISSUES The Swaziland NTP understood that despite having a fleet of new GeneXpert diagnostic devices and a skilled staff, they would not realize the full potential of these new devices without a robust device management platform. To maximize the use of GeneXperts, and eventually other diagnostics, the NTP needed to: • understand utilization; • figure out which errors were happening and why; • implement rapid response to diagnoses; • deploy targeted training resources efficiently; and, • manage a fleet of expensive devices over the long term. A robust device management connectivity platform could help realize the new technology’s promise. In addition to the immediate issues of improving time to treatment and system optimization, the Swaziland NTP wanted to take advantage of the platform to: Manage inventory: • Optimizing procurement and utilization • Reducing wastage Manage devices: • Remotely, identify and fix device errors rapidly • Maintain devices and keep warranties up to date, and reduce costs over time Collect and analyze data, to: • understand disease trends and patterns • use custom fields to optimize laboratory processes and patient care • ensure data privacy and control • automate time-consuming reports Doctor Busizwe Sibandze installs GxAlert at the Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital laboratory with supervision from Tumiso Matumba and SystemOne’s Max Strong.
  • 2. CASE STUDY: SWAZILAND SOLUTION The local NTP team helped SystemOne set a new record for the number of laboratories interfaced in the roll-out training: 15 facilities in total were connected by the in-country team (9 within a single day). During the Advanced Administration training, the NTP team presented the benefits, use and components of the GxAlert platform to members of the M&E team whom were unable to attend the Basic Administration training. The team then configured all baseline notifications for the GxAlert platform for: • New Rifampicin Resistant Cases • Drug Resistance Survey Cases • Low-Stock at Facilities • Device Offline • Automated Weekly Drug Resistance Survey Cases Report. A Data Collection Plan workshop enabled the NTP to set the initial baseline notifications using the current lab request form as a template. And, a Data Control Plan began taking shape with a core team of NTP personnel. WORKING WITH A TALENTED LOCAL NTP TEAM MINIMIZED INITIAL CHALLENGES Nearly every technology deployment involves difficulties: from contracting and funding delays, to shipping equipment and working with import and customs authorities. The delays can last weeks, months or years. In Swaziland, uncontrollable delays specific to shipping the routers required for connectivity nearly caused a shift in schedule. The routers arrived the same day as the SystemOne Implementation Team, who ensured that the shipping delays did not impact any of the setup and configuration timelines. Other challenges that SystemOne and the NTP team resolved included: • Additional steps for LIS configuration which requires higher level of IT skill than standard users. • A number of facilities had viruses infecting the GeneXpert computers. • Poor GSM signal strength challenges in remote facilities. SUCCESSES & MOVING FORWARD • SystemOne and the NTP had set a target of 5 laboratory installations as part of the in-country visit. The team managed to successfully install GxAlert at 15 facilities over a 3-day period. (Nearly 50% of the national rollout). • The technology collected 48,523 results, digitally, during the in-country period. • With the skilled NTP staff, the SystemOne team managed to connect even laboratories that had a Laboratory Information System which presented some interface challenges. • Installation and Administration training with representatives of the NTP IT and M&E Group included attendees from SHLS and CHAI-Swaziland, and helped give the NTP a road-map for moving forward with GxAlert. • GxAlert has been useful in the monitoring of sample flow and patient enrollment in the drug resistance survey underway. SystemOne continues to support the Swaziland implementation, and will be working with the NTP team to aggregate and analyze GxAlert data. This will lead to specific recommendations for how to optimize cartridge procurement and inventory, where to focus additional training efforts, how to best manage devices specific to warranty and maintenance, and how to use the data from connected devices to help improve health outcomes. In conclusion: GxAlert implementation was successful with at least 50% devices installed with a 3 day period. In addition, the GxAlert notification system has played a key role in the monitoring of sample flow and patient enrollment in the current TB drug resistance survey.