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The Nine Step Guide to Implementing Clinic Supervision

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1st Author : Sarah Davids
Other Authors: Marian Loveday
Publisher: Health Systems Trust
Publication Date: 4/2005
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Publication Type: Guide/Guidelines
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9 Step Guide 391 KB
 

Summary This booklet focuses on how to implement clinic supervision. Although it does not go into any great depth or detail, it aims to assist managers, programme coordinators, clinic supervisors and facility managers find their way in the day to day supervision of quality of care. The Nine Step Guide addresses implementation in an easy to follow method, using a number of tools and practical examples gathered from the districts where HST has worked over the last three years.
More Details By following and implementing each of these nine steps, those involved in the process of supervision are sure to get closer to the common goal of increased quality of care within a relatively short period of time. The Appendices provide further advice on day to day matters such as tips for clinic supervisors and managers, quarterly review meetings and further reading.
We know that clinic supervision is one of the most effective ways of improving the quality of care at district level. For far too long however, it has been an activity that has fallen between directorates and has not been afforded the status and importance it deserves. It is hoped that this guide will contribute to supervision being an accepted, practical and workable activity that is essential in improving, and maintaining, good quality care at primary care level.
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