Paper presented at 'Nepal Development Conference: Views and Visions of Nepali Ph.D. Scholars Residing in the UK for the Development of Nepal' organised by Embassy of Nepal, London, 7 November 2020
Sri Lanka has high life expectancy and low rates of infant and maternal mortality. However, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and communicable diseases (CDs) pose major health challenges. Electronic health records are needed to systematically manage chronic NCDs, understand disease baselines, and declare epidemics. Without proper health information systems and disease management, there are huge costs to both individuals and the government. Implementing e-health projects faces challenges including high hardware costs, lack of ICT literacy among health staff, licensing and maintenance costs of software, and lack of clear e-health policies and strategic plans.
The Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda on 15 May 2015 launched kayakalp Award Scheme.
The scheme is intended to encourage and incentivize Public Health Facilities (PHFs) in the country to demonstrate high levels of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control practices.
The objectives of the award scheme is to promote cleanliness, hygiene and infection control practices in public health care facilities, to incentivize and recognize such public healthcare facilities that show exemplary performance in adhering to standard protocols of cleanliness and infection control, to inculcate a culture of ongoing assessment and peer review of performance related to hygiene, cleanliness and sanitation, to create and share sustainable practices related to improved cleanliness in public health facilities linked to positive health outcomes.
Primary health care outreach clinic and EPI meeenamu
The document discusses Nepal's Primary Health Care Outreach (PHC/ORC) program and National Immunization Program (Expanded Program on Immunization).
The PHC/ORC program aims to improve access to basic health services for rural households through monthly outreach clinics within half an hour's walk of populations. Services include safe motherhood/newborn care, family planning, and child health. In 2075/76, the program served 2.8 million people through 138,125 clinics.
Nepal's immunization program started in 1974 and provides vaccines to children and mothers. It has helped reduce mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases. The program initially provided BCG and DPT in 3 districts and has
Unit vi concept, trends problems and issues of older person m.sc ii yrs chnanjalatchi
The document discusses geriatric nursing and senior citizens in India. It provides definitions and categories of aging populations. Some key points:
- India's elderly population is growing rapidly and expected to be 173 million by 2026.
- A senior citizen in India is defined as someone aged 60 or older.
- Common health issues among Indian elderly include vision, hearing, joint, and dental problems as well as diseases like hypertension.
- Elderly people also face mental health issues, abuse, financial insecurity, and lack of family support.
- There is a need for more geriatric care facilities, programs for the elderly, and policies to address their unique needs.
This document outlines the process of community diagnosis and health planning. It involves 5 phases - assessment, community diagnosis, planning, action, and evaluation. Community diagnosis involves comprehensively assessing the status of the entire community and its social, political, economic, physical, and biological environment. The planning phase determines the causes of action to meet community health needs by analyzing problems, prioritizing them, setting goals and objectives, and formulating an action plan. The action phase implements the plan. Evaluation determines the effectiveness of the program and process.
Epidemiology, prevention and control of road traffic accidentsDr.Hemant Kumar
Road traffic accidents are a major public health issue globally and in India. Some key points:
- Globally, over 1 million people die each year from road accidents, making it the 8th leading cause of death. Low and middle income countries experience over 90% of deaths despite having less than half the registered vehicles.
- In India, over 140,000 people die annually from road accidents, the highest in the world. Major causes include speeding, drunk driving, non-use of safety equipment. 3% of India's GDP is lost annually to road accidents.
- The WHO Global Status Report on Road Safety 2013 found that only 28 countries have adequate laws addressing speeding, drunk driving, helmet and seatbelt
The document discusses disease control strategies in Nepal as outlined in the National Health Policy 2071. It identifies the major infectious diseases affecting Nepal, including tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and kala-azar. It also outlines strategies to control these diseases, such as expanding DOTS and ART programs, insecticide-treated bed nets for malaria, and surveillance networks. Some of the key challenges faced in disease control are cross-border disease transmission and strengthening control initiatives for diarrhea, respiratory illnesses and other infectious diseases.
Sri Lanka has high life expectancy and low rates of infant and maternal mortality. However, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and communicable diseases (CDs) pose major health challenges. Electronic health records are needed to systematically manage chronic NCDs, understand disease baselines, and declare epidemics. Without proper health information systems and disease management, there are huge costs to both individuals and the government. Implementing e-health projects faces challenges including high hardware costs, lack of ICT literacy among health staff, licensing and maintenance costs of software, and lack of clear e-health policies and strategic plans.
The Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda on 15 May 2015 launched kayakalp Award Scheme.
The scheme is intended to encourage and incentivize Public Health Facilities (PHFs) in the country to demonstrate high levels of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control practices.
The objectives of the award scheme is to promote cleanliness, hygiene and infection control practices in public health care facilities, to incentivize and recognize such public healthcare facilities that show exemplary performance in adhering to standard protocols of cleanliness and infection control, to inculcate a culture of ongoing assessment and peer review of performance related to hygiene, cleanliness and sanitation, to create and share sustainable practices related to improved cleanliness in public health facilities linked to positive health outcomes.
Primary health care outreach clinic and EPI meeenamu
The document discusses Nepal's Primary Health Care Outreach (PHC/ORC) program and National Immunization Program (Expanded Program on Immunization).
The PHC/ORC program aims to improve access to basic health services for rural households through monthly outreach clinics within half an hour's walk of populations. Services include safe motherhood/newborn care, family planning, and child health. In 2075/76, the program served 2.8 million people through 138,125 clinics.
Nepal's immunization program started in 1974 and provides vaccines to children and mothers. It has helped reduce mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases. The program initially provided BCG and DPT in 3 districts and has
Unit vi concept, trends problems and issues of older person m.sc ii yrs chnanjalatchi
The document discusses geriatric nursing and senior citizens in India. It provides definitions and categories of aging populations. Some key points:
- India's elderly population is growing rapidly and expected to be 173 million by 2026.
- A senior citizen in India is defined as someone aged 60 or older.
- Common health issues among Indian elderly include vision, hearing, joint, and dental problems as well as diseases like hypertension.
- Elderly people also face mental health issues, abuse, financial insecurity, and lack of family support.
- There is a need for more geriatric care facilities, programs for the elderly, and policies to address their unique needs.
This document outlines the process of community diagnosis and health planning. It involves 5 phases - assessment, community diagnosis, planning, action, and evaluation. Community diagnosis involves comprehensively assessing the status of the entire community and its social, political, economic, physical, and biological environment. The planning phase determines the causes of action to meet community health needs by analyzing problems, prioritizing them, setting goals and objectives, and formulating an action plan. The action phase implements the plan. Evaluation determines the effectiveness of the program and process.
Epidemiology, prevention and control of road traffic accidentsDr.Hemant Kumar
Road traffic accidents are a major public health issue globally and in India. Some key points:
- Globally, over 1 million people die each year from road accidents, making it the 8th leading cause of death. Low and middle income countries experience over 90% of deaths despite having less than half the registered vehicles.
- In India, over 140,000 people die annually from road accidents, the highest in the world. Major causes include speeding, drunk driving, non-use of safety equipment. 3% of India's GDP is lost annually to road accidents.
- The WHO Global Status Report on Road Safety 2013 found that only 28 countries have adequate laws addressing speeding, drunk driving, helmet and seatbelt
The document discusses disease control strategies in Nepal as outlined in the National Health Policy 2071. It identifies the major infectious diseases affecting Nepal, including tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and kala-azar. It also outlines strategies to control these diseases, such as expanding DOTS and ART programs, insecticide-treated bed nets for malaria, and surveillance networks. Some of the key challenges faced in disease control are cross-border disease transmission and strengthening control initiatives for diarrhea, respiratory illnesses and other infectious diseases.
Geriatric health in public health prospective naveen shyam
The document summarizes information about geriatric health and policies related to senior citizens in India. It discusses:
1) The definition and scope of geriatrics according to WHO. It also discusses the size of the geriatric population globally and in India.
2) Key policies and programs introduced by the Indian government to address the health and welfare of senior citizens, such as the National Policy on Older Persons, Maintenance and Welfare of Parents Act, National Program for Healthcare of the Elderly, and pension schemes.
3) It also outlines the role of NGOs like HelpAge India in providing services and care for senior citizens.
The document outlines India's National Programme for Control and Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases (NPCDCS) such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and stroke. It aims to integrate NCD prevention and control with primary healthcare and improve early diagnosis, management and treatment of NCDs. Key objectives include preventing NCDs through lifestyle changes and screening, building healthcare capacity for NCDs, and improving access to treatment. The program promotes healthy behaviors and screens for NCDs opportunistically. It also works to establish NCD clinics and strengthen infrastructure for NCD care.
Geriatric health problems and programs in India
In 3 sentences:
India has experienced rapid growth in its elderly population, projected to reach 19% of the total by 2050, bringing increased focus on geriatric health issues. Common health problems faced by the elderly include diseases of various body systems associated with aging as well as psychological and social issues. The government of India has established several policies and programs to promote healthcare, financial security, and welfare of the growing elderly population, including the National Policy on Older Persons, Maintenance and Welfare of Parents Act, and National Program for Health Care of Elderly.
The document discusses India's National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS). It was established to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in India. The program merged the National Cancer Control Programme and National Diabetes Control Programme. It aims to promote healthy lifestyles, screen high-risk populations, build healthcare capacity, and strengthen tertiary care facilities. Key activities include health education, opportunistic screening, NCD clinics, and referral systems across primary, community and district levels.
This document provides an outline and introduction to adolescent reproductive and sexual health. It discusses the global and Indian scenario of adolescent health risks and determinants. Some key points:
- India has over 253 million adolescents aged 10-19 years.
- Adolescents face numerous health risks such as early pregnancy, HIV, violence, and malnutrition.
- Factors like early marriage, gender inequality, and economic pressures disadvantage many adolescents in India.
- The WHO guidelines emphasize improving adolescent health across healthcare levels and involving adolescents in related decisions. Government initiatives in India include programs like SABLA and RKSK.
- Adolescent friendly health services aim to provide sexual and reproductive healthcare to adolescents in a
National framework for malaria elimination in indiaAparna Chaudhary
outlines India’s strategy for elimination of the disease by 2030. The framework has been developed with a vision to eliminate malaria from the country and contribute to improved health and quality of life and alleviation of poverty.
This document discusses quality assurance in healthcare. It defines quality from different perspectives including the provider, manager, and client. It outlines 10 key steps in the quality assurance process: 1) Planning, 2) Developing guidelines and standards, 3) Communicating standards, 4) Monitoring quality, 5) Identifying problems, 6) Defining problems, 7) Choosing a team, 8) Analyzing problems, 9) Developing solutions, and 10) Implementing and evaluating improvements. It also discusses indicators for monitoring quality assurance like infection prevention, referral systems, and client satisfaction. Overall, the document provides an overview of the concepts, approaches, and factors involved in ensuring quality in healthcare.
Review of health planning &budgeting from province to local level in federal ...Mohammad Aslam Shaiekh
The document reviews the current health service planning system from the province to local level in Nepal.
At the local level, there is a system of top-down and bottom-up approaches for program and budget planning. The health facilities provide services and local health committees provide input into planning and prioritization.
At the provincial level, the health directorate oversees health offices in the districts and reviews and approves local health budgets and plans. The provincial health directorate then sends the provincial health program and budget to the Ministry of Social Development for approval before being sent to the federal government.
The planning process involves input from the community level up to the provincial and federal levels over a period of months, with local
Family planning class for MBBS students based on Park textbook including details on MTP, abortion, Family planning infrastructure and delivery systems in India and National Family Welfare Programme.
These slides gives a precise outline on the Process of community diagnosis It engages the reader with basic memorable steps to execute the survey. it is suitable for students and field workers
Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) in Nepal Public Health
1) The document outlines Nepal's Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) strategy, which aims to promote the health of adolescents aged 10-19.
2) Key achievements include expanding ASRH services to 75 of 77 districts, establishing 6 ASRH clinical training sites, and training over 1,700 health workers.
3) Challenges include high rates of early marriage, low contraceptive use among adolescents, and a need for more trained staff and resources for the ASRH program.
This document provides an overview and review of Nepal's 1991 National Health Policy and the need for a new health policy. It summarizes the key objectives and components of the 1991 policy, including priorities for preventive, promotive and curative health services. It then reviews progress made against the 1991 policy goals. Several new health policies, strategies and plans have been introduced since 1991 to address issues not covered previously. The document argues that while progress has been made in some areas, the 1991 policy is now outdated given changes over the last 20 years and a new health policy is needed.
A health system, also sometimes referred to as health care system or as healthcare system, is the organization of people, institutions, and resources that deliver health care services to meet the health needs of target populations.
There is a wide variety of health systems around the world, with as many histories and organizational structures as there are nations. Implicitly, nations must design and develop health systems in accordance with their needs and resources, although common elements in virtually all health systems are primary healthcare and public health measures.In some countries, health system planning is distributed among market participants. In others, there is a concerted effort among governments, trade unions, charities, religious organizations, or other co-ordinated bodies to deliver planned health care services targeted to the populations they serve. However, health care planning has been described as often evolutionary rather than revolutionary.
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) in healthcare aim to improve universal access, equity, and affordability of primary care through collaboration between government and private sectors. PPPs can help address India's shortage of healthcare professionals and facilities, which are disproportionately located in urban areas despite most of the population living rurally. Common forms of PPPs in India include contracting private providers for service delivery, outsourcing management of public facilities, health insurance schemes, and joint ventures. Successful PPPs require transparency, impartiality, value for money, integrated services, and financial viability to equitably meet public health goals through shared responsibilities between sectors.
National Health Policy of Nepal 2076 (ENGLISH)BPKIHS
The National Health Policy of Nepal-2076 outlines the country's vision, mission, goals, and policies for health. Its key points are:
The vision is for aware and healthy citizens. The mission is to ensure citizens' right to health through optimal resource use and cooperation. Goals include creating opportunities for all citizens to access health. There are 25 policy areas with over 100 strategies to restructure the health system according to the federal system and ensure universal health coverage through various programs and services. The policy addresses issues like non-communicable diseases, health workforce and services, and takes a more integrated approach than previous policies.
The document discusses implementing a quality assurance program through accreditation, health technology assessment, peer review, feedback mechanisms, and performance monitoring. It outlines PhilHealth's accreditation of different types of healthcare providers like physicians, hospitals, rural health units, and more. Minimum requirements for accreditation include 100% compliance with core indicators and 60% compliance in key areas like patient rights, care, and safety for centers, or 75% compliance in additional areas like leadership for assistant centers. The document emphasizes continuous quality improvement.
Travel medicine seeks to prevent illnesses and injuries in travelers going abroad and manage health issues that arise in travelers returning from abroad. Providing the correct health advice to travelers requires having relevant information, training, experience, documenting advice, and understanding travelers' needs. Key factors include assessing risks based on destination, activities, medical history, and weighing benefits of interventions. Common health risks travelers face include travelers' diarrhea, urban pollution and traffic accidents, but infectious diseases account for only about 1% of deaths of US travelers abroad.
Community diagnosis is vital in health planning, evaluation and needs assessment, several types of indicators are valid to be used for community diagnosis including Socio-economic, demographics, health system, and living arrangements.
Priority setting in healthcare is necessary to allocate limited resources to maximize health benefits. It involves ranking diseases, health conditions, and interventions based on criteria like burden of disease, cost-effectiveness, equity, and existing delivery capacity. While controversial, priority setting can be made legitimate through transparent processes that consider community needs and engage stakeholders. Frameworks provide structures to conduct priority setting exercises and address ethical challenges through criteria like accountability, participation, and appeals mechanisms. Identifying who loses out in the system through analyses like benefit incidence assessments is also important.
The current five year plan in Nepal's health services aims to increase rural access to basic primary health services and doctors. It focuses on effective implementation of population control through mother and child health and family planning services. The plan also seeks to develop specialized health services within the country. Key targets include establishing more health posts, primary health care centers, and Ayurvedic dispensaries. It also aims to reduce the total fertility rate and cases of leprosy.
This document discusses healthcare governance and its role in improving healthcare quality, access, accountability, and transparency. Healthcare governance is defined as a framework that ensures healthcare services meet standards and are delivered appropriately to all users. It promotes accountability, openness, and learning from mistakes to continuously improve care. The roles of various stakeholders like users, professionals, and government are described. Specifically, user involvement in planning and delivery can improve their experience, while transparency is needed for continuous learning. Finally, the document argues for introducing healthcare governance strategies and policies in Nepal to formalize this approach and achieve policy goals of improving access and care.
Geriatric health in public health prospective naveen shyam
The document summarizes information about geriatric health and policies related to senior citizens in India. It discusses:
1) The definition and scope of geriatrics according to WHO. It also discusses the size of the geriatric population globally and in India.
2) Key policies and programs introduced by the Indian government to address the health and welfare of senior citizens, such as the National Policy on Older Persons, Maintenance and Welfare of Parents Act, National Program for Healthcare of the Elderly, and pension schemes.
3) It also outlines the role of NGOs like HelpAge India in providing services and care for senior citizens.
The document outlines India's National Programme for Control and Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases (NPCDCS) such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and stroke. It aims to integrate NCD prevention and control with primary healthcare and improve early diagnosis, management and treatment of NCDs. Key objectives include preventing NCDs through lifestyle changes and screening, building healthcare capacity for NCDs, and improving access to treatment. The program promotes healthy behaviors and screens for NCDs opportunistically. It also works to establish NCD clinics and strengthen infrastructure for NCD care.
Geriatric health problems and programs in India
In 3 sentences:
India has experienced rapid growth in its elderly population, projected to reach 19% of the total by 2050, bringing increased focus on geriatric health issues. Common health problems faced by the elderly include diseases of various body systems associated with aging as well as psychological and social issues. The government of India has established several policies and programs to promote healthcare, financial security, and welfare of the growing elderly population, including the National Policy on Older Persons, Maintenance and Welfare of Parents Act, and National Program for Health Care of Elderly.
The document discusses India's National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS). It was established to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in India. The program merged the National Cancer Control Programme and National Diabetes Control Programme. It aims to promote healthy lifestyles, screen high-risk populations, build healthcare capacity, and strengthen tertiary care facilities. Key activities include health education, opportunistic screening, NCD clinics, and referral systems across primary, community and district levels.
This document provides an outline and introduction to adolescent reproductive and sexual health. It discusses the global and Indian scenario of adolescent health risks and determinants. Some key points:
- India has over 253 million adolescents aged 10-19 years.
- Adolescents face numerous health risks such as early pregnancy, HIV, violence, and malnutrition.
- Factors like early marriage, gender inequality, and economic pressures disadvantage many adolescents in India.
- The WHO guidelines emphasize improving adolescent health across healthcare levels and involving adolescents in related decisions. Government initiatives in India include programs like SABLA and RKSK.
- Adolescent friendly health services aim to provide sexual and reproductive healthcare to adolescents in a
National framework for malaria elimination in indiaAparna Chaudhary
outlines India’s strategy for elimination of the disease by 2030. The framework has been developed with a vision to eliminate malaria from the country and contribute to improved health and quality of life and alleviation of poverty.
This document discusses quality assurance in healthcare. It defines quality from different perspectives including the provider, manager, and client. It outlines 10 key steps in the quality assurance process: 1) Planning, 2) Developing guidelines and standards, 3) Communicating standards, 4) Monitoring quality, 5) Identifying problems, 6) Defining problems, 7) Choosing a team, 8) Analyzing problems, 9) Developing solutions, and 10) Implementing and evaluating improvements. It also discusses indicators for monitoring quality assurance like infection prevention, referral systems, and client satisfaction. Overall, the document provides an overview of the concepts, approaches, and factors involved in ensuring quality in healthcare.
Review of health planning &budgeting from province to local level in federal ...Mohammad Aslam Shaiekh
The document reviews the current health service planning system from the province to local level in Nepal.
At the local level, there is a system of top-down and bottom-up approaches for program and budget planning. The health facilities provide services and local health committees provide input into planning and prioritization.
At the provincial level, the health directorate oversees health offices in the districts and reviews and approves local health budgets and plans. The provincial health directorate then sends the provincial health program and budget to the Ministry of Social Development for approval before being sent to the federal government.
The planning process involves input from the community level up to the provincial and federal levels over a period of months, with local
Family planning class for MBBS students based on Park textbook including details on MTP, abortion, Family planning infrastructure and delivery systems in India and National Family Welfare Programme.
These slides gives a precise outline on the Process of community diagnosis It engages the reader with basic memorable steps to execute the survey. it is suitable for students and field workers
Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) in Nepal Public Health
1) The document outlines Nepal's Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) strategy, which aims to promote the health of adolescents aged 10-19.
2) Key achievements include expanding ASRH services to 75 of 77 districts, establishing 6 ASRH clinical training sites, and training over 1,700 health workers.
3) Challenges include high rates of early marriage, low contraceptive use among adolescents, and a need for more trained staff and resources for the ASRH program.
This document provides an overview and review of Nepal's 1991 National Health Policy and the need for a new health policy. It summarizes the key objectives and components of the 1991 policy, including priorities for preventive, promotive and curative health services. It then reviews progress made against the 1991 policy goals. Several new health policies, strategies and plans have been introduced since 1991 to address issues not covered previously. The document argues that while progress has been made in some areas, the 1991 policy is now outdated given changes over the last 20 years and a new health policy is needed.
A health system, also sometimes referred to as health care system or as healthcare system, is the organization of people, institutions, and resources that deliver health care services to meet the health needs of target populations.
There is a wide variety of health systems around the world, with as many histories and organizational structures as there are nations. Implicitly, nations must design and develop health systems in accordance with their needs and resources, although common elements in virtually all health systems are primary healthcare and public health measures.In some countries, health system planning is distributed among market participants. In others, there is a concerted effort among governments, trade unions, charities, religious organizations, or other co-ordinated bodies to deliver planned health care services targeted to the populations they serve. However, health care planning has been described as often evolutionary rather than revolutionary.
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) in healthcare aim to improve universal access, equity, and affordability of primary care through collaboration between government and private sectors. PPPs can help address India's shortage of healthcare professionals and facilities, which are disproportionately located in urban areas despite most of the population living rurally. Common forms of PPPs in India include contracting private providers for service delivery, outsourcing management of public facilities, health insurance schemes, and joint ventures. Successful PPPs require transparency, impartiality, value for money, integrated services, and financial viability to equitably meet public health goals through shared responsibilities between sectors.
National Health Policy of Nepal 2076 (ENGLISH)BPKIHS
The National Health Policy of Nepal-2076 outlines the country's vision, mission, goals, and policies for health. Its key points are:
The vision is for aware and healthy citizens. The mission is to ensure citizens' right to health through optimal resource use and cooperation. Goals include creating opportunities for all citizens to access health. There are 25 policy areas with over 100 strategies to restructure the health system according to the federal system and ensure universal health coverage through various programs and services. The policy addresses issues like non-communicable diseases, health workforce and services, and takes a more integrated approach than previous policies.
The document discusses implementing a quality assurance program through accreditation, health technology assessment, peer review, feedback mechanisms, and performance monitoring. It outlines PhilHealth's accreditation of different types of healthcare providers like physicians, hospitals, rural health units, and more. Minimum requirements for accreditation include 100% compliance with core indicators and 60% compliance in key areas like patient rights, care, and safety for centers, or 75% compliance in additional areas like leadership for assistant centers. The document emphasizes continuous quality improvement.
Travel medicine seeks to prevent illnesses and injuries in travelers going abroad and manage health issues that arise in travelers returning from abroad. Providing the correct health advice to travelers requires having relevant information, training, experience, documenting advice, and understanding travelers' needs. Key factors include assessing risks based on destination, activities, medical history, and weighing benefits of interventions. Common health risks travelers face include travelers' diarrhea, urban pollution and traffic accidents, but infectious diseases account for only about 1% of deaths of US travelers abroad.
Community diagnosis is vital in health planning, evaluation and needs assessment, several types of indicators are valid to be used for community diagnosis including Socio-economic, demographics, health system, and living arrangements.
Priority setting in healthcare is necessary to allocate limited resources to maximize health benefits. It involves ranking diseases, health conditions, and interventions based on criteria like burden of disease, cost-effectiveness, equity, and existing delivery capacity. While controversial, priority setting can be made legitimate through transparent processes that consider community needs and engage stakeholders. Frameworks provide structures to conduct priority setting exercises and address ethical challenges through criteria like accountability, participation, and appeals mechanisms. Identifying who loses out in the system through analyses like benefit incidence assessments is also important.
The current five year plan in Nepal's health services aims to increase rural access to basic primary health services and doctors. It focuses on effective implementation of population control through mother and child health and family planning services. The plan also seeks to develop specialized health services within the country. Key targets include establishing more health posts, primary health care centers, and Ayurvedic dispensaries. It also aims to reduce the total fertility rate and cases of leprosy.
This document discusses healthcare governance and its role in improving healthcare quality, access, accountability, and transparency. Healthcare governance is defined as a framework that ensures healthcare services meet standards and are delivered appropriately to all users. It promotes accountability, openness, and learning from mistakes to continuously improve care. The roles of various stakeholders like users, professionals, and government are described. Specifically, user involvement in planning and delivery can improve their experience, while transparency is needed for continuous learning. Finally, the document argues for introducing healthcare governance strategies and policies in Nepal to formalize this approach and achieve policy goals of improving access and care.
• Develop strategic and business plans
The document outlines competencies for nurse executives as defined by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE). It identifies five core competency domains: communication and relationship building, knowledge of the healthcare environment, leadership, professionalism, and business skills. Within each domain, specific competencies are described to provide guidance for nurse leaders. The competencies are intended to help nurses develop skills for executive roles and guide organizations in evaluating nurse leader performance.
The document summarizes a team's proposal on universal access to primary health care. The team details their coordinator, members, and contact information. It then discusses definitions of primary health care, principles of PHC, services offered at health centers, strategies to improve quality PHC according to WHO, requirements for universal access, and proposed solutions focusing on patient-provider relationships and comprehensive, equitable care.
The document discusses mid-level health providers, their roles, and training. It begins by outlining the objectives of the seminar, which are to introduce mid-level providers, define them, explain their need, discuss their training, and describe their roles and responsibilities. It then provides details on mid-level providers, including their scope of practice and role in bridging gaps between communities and healthcare. The document also discusses India's Community Health Officer program and the services mid-level providers offer, such as maternal, child, and chronic disease care. It concludes by listing the roles and responsibilities of community health officers.
Health workforce education and development and Human Resource in the health s...MAK1stABMSC2019
The document discusses health workforce challenges in Africa, including shortages of health workers and high rates of migration. It notes that health professions education is critical and must be synchronized with health systems to produce workers that are fit for purpose. However, challenges remain such as insufficient education and training capacity, lack of funding for research, and poor retention of health workers due to lack of career development and low pay. Recommendations include expanding education and improving retention strategies through better working conditions and linking performance to rewards.
Clinical practice guidelines are tools that help healthcare professionals and patients make informed decisions about disease prevention and management. Serious quality problems in medicine over the past decade have led to increased development of guidelines for various medical conditions. Guidelines can improve quality by using systematic evidence-based science to promote optimal patient care. Key attributes are that guidelines are valid, supported by strong evidence, regularly reviewed and updated, and developed through collaboration between care providers and other organizations. Guidelines used in primary care can cover components like prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and education.
Governance and leadership can be used as tools for quality enhancement in healthcare. Effective governance includes engaging stakeholders, establishing shared objectives, and practicing prioritized decision-making. Leadership is key to improving outcomes through resource allocation and prioritizing initiatives. Quality management infrastructure is also important, with processes for quality planning, control, and continuous improvement. This includes identifying issues, analyzing problems, testing changes through PDSA cycles, and ensuring social accountability mechanisms for public feedback. Together, good governance, leadership, and quality management can enhance access to safe, effective, and equitable healthcare.
Understanding the value and contribution of nurses and midwives to public health in the UK - presentation at the Faculty of Public Health annual conference 2016
Nurses play a pivotal role in hospital quality improvement initiatives. As the staff that spends the most time at the patient bedside, nurses are well-positioned to identify issues and make improvements. However, nurses face challenges in becoming more involved due to limited resources, competing demands on their time, and the need for cultural changes. Hospitals must support nurse leadership in quality improvement through dedicated programs, accountability measures, and by valuing nurse feedback to continuously enhance care quality and safety.
HEALTH SECTOR TRANSFORMATION IN QUALITYMarkos Paulos
This document provides guidelines for quality improvement in Ethiopian health facilities. It discusses key quality improvement concepts like quality planning, improvement, and control. Quality is defined as care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. Quality improvement is presented as a cyclical process involving setting standards, assessing performance against standards, identifying and prioritizing problems, analyzing causes, developing solutions, and implementing and evaluating action plans. The principles of client focus, provider focus, systems approach, teamwork, effective communication, and data use are also outlined.
Elements of health services management.pptxCheriro
The document discusses elements of health systems and services management. It outlines six core components or "building blocks" that comprise health systems: service delivery, health workforce, health information systems, access to essential medicines, financing, and leadership/governance. It then describes Kenya's decentralized health system, which is organized into four levels of care delivered by both public and private providers at the national, county, and community levels under the guidance of the national health policy. The roles and challenges of health services managers are also examined.
Nurses play a key role in healthcare quality and patient safety. They are on the frontlines of care delivery and help coordinate care across settings. The document discusses several challenges and priorities for the healthcare system, including improving access, quality, and affordability of care. It also outlines different levels and settings of care, from preventive to continuing care. Quality improvement will depend on nurses practicing to the full extent of their abilities and helping redesign the healthcare system.
The document outlines principles, objectives, pillars and importance of primary healthcare (PHC), as well as challenges and mitigation measures in implementing PHC. PHC aims to provide basic healthcare that is accessible, focuses on individual and community needs, and takes a whole-of-society approach. Its principles include dignity, communication and being person-centered. Challenges to implementing PHC include staffing shortages, inadequate resources and lack of community participation. Mitigation measures involve encouraging community involvement and developing quality standards.
The document provides an overview of public health administration in India, describing the central and state level structures and their roles and responsibilities. At the central level, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare oversees health policies and programs. State administrations implement national policies and oversee local healthcare infrastructure and disease control. Challenges include limited funding, inadequate infrastructure, and ensuring services meet population diversity. Improving administration requires capacity building, technology use, and community engagement.
National statistics show alcohol is the primary substance abused in India at 21.4%, followed by cannabis and opioids. Tobacco use is also high. Transformations in nursing and nursing education have been driven by developments in healthcare and socioeconomic factors. Recent innovations in drug and alcohol treatment focus on speeding withdrawal, incorporating holistic methods like improved nutrition, and customized counseling. Nurses need computer skills and education must respond to changing demographics through diverse and international perspectives. Reasons for innovations include population diversity, health disparities, and technological advances extending life. Major trends are increased regulation as costs rise and applying market forces to contain expenses. Interdisciplinary, team-based approaches improve outcomes and lower costs.
5th international congress on healthcare and hospital managementNadeem Baig
5th INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON HEALTHCARE AND HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT
“Innovation in Healthcare Services, Lean Management and Technological Developments”
10 -13 December 2014
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This document announces the 5th International Congress on Healthcare and Hospital Management to be held from December 10-13, 2014 in Antalya, Turkey. The congress will discuss innovation in healthcare services, lean management, and technological developments. Topics to be covered include lean management in healthcare, technological advancements, healthcare management, and more. It provides important dates and invites attendees to submit abstracts and poster presentations. The goals of the congress are to discuss improving health services worldwide and share knowledge and experiences in health and hospital management.
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Healthcare Governance for the Development of Health Sector in Nepal
1. Healthcare Governance for the
Development of Health Sector in
Nepal
Bachchu Kailash Kaini, PhD, MHA, MBA, LLB, BEd, Cert Clinical Audit
Nepal Development Conference by Nepal Embassy, London
Views and Visions of Nepali Ph.D. Scholars Residing in the UK
for the Development of Nepal
2. • Committed to principles of universal health coverage
• Committed to reducing the burden of poor health,
especially among disadvantaged populations
• Going through major changes under the Federal
system
• Divided accountability, power and budget
• Limited resources, staff and skills
• Poor quality of care and behind in the development of
health sector
• Disease-centric, donor driven and vertical
programming
Nepalese Healthcare System
4. Healthcare Governance
• It refers ‘to a wide range of steering and rule-making related
functions carried out by governments/decisions makers as
they seek to achieve national health policy objectives that are
conducive to universal health coverage’.
• It is ‘a political process that involves balancing competing
influences and demands’. It includes:
– maintaining the strategic direction of policy development
and implementation;
– detecting and correcting undesirable trends and
distortions;
– articulating the case for health in national development;
– regulating the behaviour of a wide range of actors; and
– establishing transparent and effective accountability
mechanisms.
(Source: WHO)
5. • It requires whole-of-government and whole-of-
society approach
• It reflects how people shape their societies in the
21st century
• Health in the 21st century is evolving with the
notions of health, democracy and the roles of the
state and society
• Health should be seen as a priority for joined-up
government
• Health sector recognises health as requiring
greater leadership and outreach
Governance for Health
(Source: Governance for Health in 21st Century, WHO Europe, 2012)
6. • Defining roles, responsibilities & accountabilities
• Building leadership
• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Regulation, assurance and compliance
• Managing risk and patient safety
• Clinical effectiveness and evidence based practice
• Improving quality of care and patient experience
Healthcare Governance at
Operational Level
8. • Accountability for practice
• Learning from others
• Involving the service users
• Evidence based practice
• Working with teams
• Reflection of practice
• Working across interfaces
Healthcare Governance for
Healthcare Professionals
9. Opportunities for Improving Health
System in Nepal
• Collaboration between various sectors and
agencies
• Empower local government
• Support hospitals and health centres across
the country
• Educate healthcare professionals and staff
• Manage resources efficiently
• Promoting and maintaining population health
in a participatory and inclusive way
10. • Formal policy, strategy and framework for
healthcare governance in Nepal
• Establishing a regulatory body to assess, monitor
and improve quality of care
• Incorporate in formal university curriculum
• Integrated approach
• Structure, policy and system at every healthcare
organisation and organisational approach
• Promote accountability and transparency
• CPD, training and research
Way Forward in Nepal