Training Plan for SAPS Officials by NHLS Ms. Nimee Dhuloo
Jan 15, 2016
Training Plan for SAPS Officials by NHLS
Ms. Nimee Dhuloo
• National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)is a public health laboratory service with a network of laboratories across South Africa.
• Its activities comprise diagnostic laboratory services, research, teaching and training, reagents and diagnostic media and production of sera for anti-snake venom through the NHLS holding company South African Vaccine Producers.
• At the core of NHLS is next generation pathology excellence that supports the mandate of the Department of Health.
NHLS was established in 2001 by an Act of Parliament to provide diagnostic pathology laboratory services to the national and provincial health departments.
• NHLS is the largest diagnostic pathology laboratory service in South Africa
• NHLS employs over 7000 staff• There are 349 laboratories across nine provinces in
South Africa• NHLS serves 80% of the South African population• NHLS trains pathologists and medical technologists in
conjunction with the university medical schools and universities of technology.
NHLS
Facilitate, Educate, Empower
NHLS TRAINING DEPARTMENT
Background
• Amendments to legislation in South Africa around the Criminal Law(Forensics Procedures) Amendment bill 2012 has provided for the collection of buccal smears from police officials who are not crime scene examiners but have undergone training and deemed competent according to the National Health Act of 2003 as prescribed by the Minister of Health.
Importance of this training
• Is to establish and regulate the administration and maintenance of the National Forensic DNA database of South Africa
• Competent trained authorised officials on the collection of buccal samples
• Alignment to international legislation
NHLS Learning Academy• NHLS was approached by SAPS to tender a
proposal to deliver this training• NHLS offers more than just laboratory services.• NHLS Learning Academy has a wealth of subject
matter expertise and intellectual capabilities and is committed to facilitate, educate and empower not only the employees but citizens of South Africa
• NHLS LA has the technical competence and capacity to rollout this project at a National level.
Background information on Learning Academy
• Our success stories in promoting learning and development
• Our NHLS Values• Advancing the Next Generation in laboratory
medicine• Our training resources and people• Achieving a competent clinical lab footprint in SA • Our capacity and competency to assess and
develop the learner
Project Scope
• The NHLS Learning Academy will provide training interventions to police officials in groups of 20 on the collection of buccal smears at a venue that is within 150km radius from the cluster police station.
• A competency assessment will be conducted following the training and a certificate of competence issued once the police official has been deemed competent
Implementation of Training Plan
• The training will be extended to approximately 100 000 police officials over a 5 year period
• National rollout of 20 000 police officials per annum at different venues in the country
Timelines of Training Programme
Action Timeline
Evaluation of training programme including learning material
4 weeks from sign off of MoU
Pilot Training Programme 10 days from evaluation
Implementation of Gauteng Roll Out
21 days from pilot programme
National Implementation and roll-out
90 days from Gauteng Roll Out
Implementation of training FY13-14
• Pilot – Middle of October 2013• Start training in November 2013 in Gauteng• December 2013- No training due to holiday season• Train 3000 police officials• Post Implementation Feedback
One Day Learning Program Content
Section A: Training and Competency of collection of Buccal Smears
Background to DNA and Buccal Cells
Workflow of the buccal smear collection to DNA profile search
Demonstration on procedure for use of kit in the collection of buccal smears
Approach and explanation to the supect
Preparation of workstation
The buccal smear collection kit
Completing the paperwork accurately
Health and safety, risks and possible diseases
One Day Learning Program Content
Section A: Training and Competency of collection of Buccal Smears - contd
Collection of sample
Understanding the chain of custody
Procedure to use the kit
Re-packing, sealing and storage of the kit with buccal smear
Supply of buccal smear kits and stock control
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT
One Day Learning Program Content
Section B: SAPS/ Forensic Awareness
What is forensic science?
National DNA Database
DNA Forensic Awareness
Questions and Answers
Closing and Feedback session
Conclusion
• Finalisation of MOU• Commitment• Future opportunities• Social responsibility• Deliver quality training• Jointly making a difference and contribution to a
safer SA