Training Modules
States can use these modules for team-based training at the PHC level such that all members are aware of the entire team’s roles to ensure the best outcomes for patients and to improve BP control.
IHCI TRAINING MANUAL
The major aim of this module is to build competencies of health professionals at the primary health care level to treat hypertension as per the standard state-specific treatment protocol using a patient-centric approach. This module also aims to build capacity for strengthening drug logistic systems at the district and health facility levels. Additionally, this module provides strategies and guiding principles for information systems, monitoring and supervision of the hypertension control program.
GUIDE FOR NURSES
This guide can be used to train nurses in the field to succeed in their role in the hypertension program. It teaches how to screen patients correctly, register and follow-up with patients, retrieve defaulters, record patient visits, and to report data.
GUIDE FOR MEDICAL OFFICERS
This guide can be used to train medical officers to ensure BP is measured for all adults visiting the OPD, treat all patients with high BP, initiate treatment as per protocol, counsel patients for follow-up, refer patients to local care, and report data.
GUIDE FOR ANM
This guide can be used to train ANM staff in the field to succeed in their role in the hypertension program. It teaches how to screen patients correctly, register and follow-up with patients, retrieve defaulters, record patient visits, and to report data
GUIDE FOR PHARMACISTS
This guide helps pharmacists to understand their role in the hypertension program. From maintaining hypertensive drug stock, to drug dispensing, to recording and reporting, to awareness generation with patients.
Guide for Supportive Supervision & Monitoring
This guide will help the supervisor to understand and conduct the supervision visit systematically to improve program performance in order to provide high-quality healthcare services.
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