Carey F McCarthy1, Alexandra Zuber2, Maureen A Kelley3, Andre R Verani4, Patricia L Riley5. 1. Health Systems Scientist, Division of Global HIV/AIDS, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2. Acting Team Lead of the Health Systems and Human Resources Team,, Division of Global HIV/AIDS, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 3. Clinical Associate Professor, Emory School of Nursing. 4. Health Policy Analyst, Division of Global HIV/AIDS, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 5. Senior Nurse Midwifery Advisor, Division of Global HIV/ AIDS, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Abstract
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.
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.
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