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The African Health Profession Regulatory Collaborative (ARC) at two years
  • Published Date:
    2014 Apr-Jun
  • Source:
    Afr J Midwifery Womens Health. 8(sup2):4-5
  • Language:
    English
Filetype[PDF-612.14 KB]


Details:
  • Alternative Title:
    Afr J Midwifery Womens Health
  • Personal Author:
  • Description:
    Background

    The African Health Profession Regulatory Collaborative (ARC) for nurses and midwives was created in response to the increasing reliance on shifting HIV tasks to nurses and midwives without the necessary regulation supporting this enhanced professional role. ARC

    Approach

    The ARC initiative comprises regional meetings, technical assistance, and regulatory improvement grants which enhance HIV service delivery by nurses and midwives, and systematic evaluation of project impact.

    Results

    Eight of 11 countries funded by ARC advanced a full stage in regulatory capacity during their 1-year project period. Countries in ARC also demonstrated increased capacity in project management and proposal writing.

    Discussion

    The progress of country teams thus far suggests ARC is a successful model for regulation strengthening and capacity building, as well as presenting a novel approach for sustainability and country ownership. The ARC platform has been a successful vehicle for regional harmonisation of updated regulations and promises to help facilitate the enhancement of HIV service delivery by nurses and midwives.

  • Subject:
  • Pubmed ID:
    27066113
  • Pubmed Central ID:
    PMC4826056
  • Document Type:
    Journal Article
  • Funding:
    CC999999/Intramural CDC HHS/United States
  • Collection(s):
    CDC Public Access
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