The importance of intra- and inter-institutional networks for capacity building in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction services: experience from an oncology centre in eastern India.
Indian J Med Microbiol
; 38(1): 9-17, 2020.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-688963
ABSTRACT
High-throughput, accurate, cost-effective and rapid testing for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) is the need of the hour in face of the global coronavirus disease pandemic. This target is achievable, within a relatively short time through capacity building of reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests by utilising the strengths of intra and inter institutional networks. These networks act as force multiplier for vital resources which are required for capacity building, namely, leadership, expertise, equipment, space, infection control inputs and human resources. In this article, we report the experience of capacity building for delivery of RT-PCR tests for SARS CoV-2 from a cancer hospital in Eastern India. The relevance, mode of operation and value addition of this essential public health service are discussed in the context of inter departmental collaboration and interaction with other institutes through the existing diagnostic, surveillance and infection control networks. This networking model for service development and delivery could be used by other centres.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Coronavirus Infections
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Community Networks
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Clinical Laboratory Techniques
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Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Diagnostic Services
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Capacity Building
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Betacoronavirus
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ijmm.IJMM_20_255
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