HIV STRATEGIC INFORMATION FOR IMPACT
SEPTEMBER 2020
MODULE FOR ASSESSING AND STRENGTHENING THE QUALITY OF VIRAL LOAD TESTING DATA WITHIN HIV PROGRAMMES AND PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEMS
WEB ANNEX I: SITE-LEVEL TEMPLATE FOR A DATA QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTION PLAN
IMPLEMENT ATION TOOL
Web Annex I: Site-level template for a data quality improvement action plan
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WEB ANNEX I SITE-LEVEL TEMPLATE FOR A DATA QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTION PLAN
SI TE -L EV EL D AT A Q UA LI TY I M PR OV EM EN T A CT IO N P LA N
Based on the findings of the [insert the data quality assurance activity, such as routine data quality assessment, data quality monitoring via supportive supervision or using lot quality assurance sampling or routine site level data review], including the completed assessment tools (such as Annexes 2–5) at the site level, please describe any observed data quality challenges or weaknesses. Discuss with the site stakeholders how to develop proposed actions, requirements to complete the actions, the individuals responsible and the expected timeline for action and follow-up. (Note: the specific site management team is expected to revisit the viral load data quality improvement plan to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments) Name of facility Date of evaluation Date of follow-up Identified data quality issuesPotential root causesDescription of proposed remedial actionRequirements to complete actionResponsible individualsTimeline (by when)Planned follow-up monitoring visit date to ensure that the intervention is being implementedComments