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Rural Retention Support
Certain factors are critical to a health care worker's remaining in a remote location. NSI is piloting a series of interventions aimed at making the rural workplace an environment that promotes good service to the community.
Post-training follow-up
When a teacher comes for a field visit 6-12 months after the training is completed, it can make all the difference in whether the training was successful or not. Not only is retention enhanced, but job performance improves greatly.
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Communication
A pilot NSI project is underway to equip 5 rural hospitals with satellite phone/internet - a new facility for these hospitals. This will also connect the international "Swinfen Medical Trust" telemedicine program with doctors and nurses in these locations. |
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Continuing Medical Education
NSI is working with CMC Vellore (an excellent medical college in south India) to tailor a CME package for rural health care workers in Nepal. |
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Family Support
NSI is working with boarding schools in Kathmandu to create a package to improve the schooling of children of rural health care workers. |
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