This brief outlines how community based distribution (CBD) of injectable DMPA (Depo-Provera) can be effective. It posits key elements to ensure CBD success: workers must have consistent links to supplies, a system for follow up of clients to ensure they receive their injections every three months and training in how to counsel new DMPA users about side effects, and knowledge of … [Read more...] about Brief 3: Effectiveness of Community-based Distribution of DMPA
Community Health Workers/Volunteers
Improving the Quality of Care
This tool describes a quality assurance process for ensuring that TB, HIV, and dual-infected clients are provided with quality of care. The approach relies on observation, use of scorable supervisory checklists to assess performance and instructions for addressing low-scoring tasks. Summary data informs improvement actions. Reports are submitted to the local health authorities. … [Read more...] about Improving the Quality of Care
Community home-based prevention of disability due to lyphatic filariasis
This tool provides CHWs with 5 key messages as well as visual aids to help treat and prevent lymphatic filariasis in the community. … [Read more...] about Community home-based prevention of disability due to lyphatic filariasis
Engaging Men at the Community Level
This training manual helps participants develop and use activities at the community level to create a supportive environment for work related male engagement. It provides guidance on discussing HIV and AIDS, gender norms, gender equity and creating community action teams. … [Read more...] about Engaging Men at the Community Level
Task Shifting: Global Recommendations and Guidelines
Task shifting is one approach to address the shortage of health staff by rational redistribution of tasks among health workforce teams. This document contains 22 recommendations and guidelines developed through a process of country consultation, extensive evidence gathering, and broad consultation among a wide range of experts and stakeholders. The recommendations provide the … [Read more...] about Task Shifting: Global Recommendations and Guidelines