ICT linkages: Link RHPs to internet kiosks and train in basic computer use. 13 RHPs have been linked with existing internet kiosks in their own villages and 8 have invested in setting up their own systems
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(Above) One of our trainee RHPs
with her own system, studying one of First Care’s distance learning modules.
Another trainee RHP learning
computer use at his village kiosk.
Distance learning: Deliver distance learning modules in local language
Diabetes – English
Diabetes – Tamil
HIV - English
HIV - Tamil
Skills training: Short classroom based skills training
Online patient records: Online patient records for different conditions – general patient record, Child Growth Tracker, records for noting laboratory test results.
Essential laboratory testing: Training in essential laboratory testing – anemia, urine and blood sugar, malaria
Online health supplies: Online ordering of health supplies including nutritional supplements, essential equipment, test kits and selected non-prescription medicines
These interventions are designed and delivered as a package to improve RHPs’ knowledge and first level management (including timely identification and referral) for the following conditions of public health significance:
Health and nutrition (with a special focus on children and pregnant women)
Diabetes and Hypertension
Malaria and other fevers
Anemia
First Aid and Emergencies
HIV Screening and Counseling
Other Common Illnesses including Diarrhea, Cold and Cough, Asthma, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Aches and Pains etc.
Disease prevention (including the link between Environment and Disease, and the role of preventive measures such as child vaccinations and cleanliness)
First Care has tied up with the NLHMB Institute of Health Sciences (www.nlhmb.in) to provide certification in various training courses.
Current developments include:
Mobile telephony and voice technology applications
Establish revenue streams (fee for training and web access)
Expansion to RHPs in other states
Pilot Project
A First Care pilot was set up in southern Tamil Nadu with a group of 22 RHPs.
This pilot is now in its second year. During this period 22 RHPs were successfully linked with computers and internet and a number of web based interventions were developed and introduced for this group by First Care. A revenue model has now emerged and will be established during 2009.
Location
The First Care model is currently being piloted with 22 RHPs in Sivagangai district – a predominantly rural district in southern Tamil Nadu.
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