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Training Health Workers for Ebola
Chandrakant Ruparelia MD, MPH
Sr. Technical Advisor
Jhpiego-an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University
Key Take Away Messages
Need to train large healthcare providers and train them soon
Use of technology to quickly disseminate minimum must know information and skills demonstrations.
Use in-country facility based staff who can supervise/coach other staff members as they practice specific skills.
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Outline
Key competencies and components of training health care workers (HCWs) for Ebola
Challenges to training HCWs in affected countries
Approaches to training HCWs
Resources for training HCWs
Environment in which HCW Function During Ebola Outbreak
Stress Burnout Fears Unfavorable attitudes Stigma and discrimination High work load Inadequate supportive supervision Lack of resource and safe work environment
Essential Competencies for Health Workers for Ebola
Early detection and management of a case of Ebola Virus Disease
Protect others and self from accidental exposure to blood and body fluids from a case of EVD by following appropriate IPC practices
Key Components of Training
Ebola basics and clinical case management Infection prevention and control for Ebola
Hand Hygiene Screening and isolation for Ebola PPE Cleaning and disinfection Linen processing Waste management Safe handling of human remains
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Challenges
Train more HCWs, fast, repeatedly Deploying staff for training Availability of trainers Well defined training strategies and approaches Travel policies
General Guidance to Design Training for HEWs in Ebola Affected Areas
Determine appropriate techniques for training Determine how many opportunities you have to
train the HCWs Plan how you can reach the number of HCWs
needed to be trained, at the same time maintaining quality and speed.
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More Specifically
Use blended learning approach.
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Knowledge
Demonstration of Skills
Skills Practice
Skills AssessmentKnowledge Assessment
Final Skills Evaluation
Offered using technology Supported by clinical trainers
Competent HCWs
Resources and Tools
Ebola resource center http://www.hrhebolaresources.org/
Technical resources (www.cdc.gov, www.who.int)
Tools for offering online courses: www.moodle.org, www.sakaiproject.org
Tools for authoring e-Learning materials
Examples of e-learning courses