Using IPConnect as a data collection tool

- Scope: Global
- Focus: NTP and Civil Society (two outlines below)
- Objectives:
  - Describe the IPConnect tool and the various available modules
  - Explain the functionalities of IPConnect through a South African case example
  - Describe the adaptability of IPConnect and flexibility within each module to highlight the versatility of the platform for implementation in other countries
- Expected Outputs/Outcomes: After attending the webinar, participants will be able to
  - Describe the various IPConnect modules and their importance for holistic IPC in a facility setting
    - IPConnect is useful for the following groups
      - Clinical healthcare workers
      - Facility managers
      - Program managers
      - All of the above
    - Understand the success of IPConnect implementation in South Africa
      - Can’t think of a question for this for pre/post, but post:
        
        South Africa has adapted IPConnect to include which novel intervention
        
        CO2 Monitors
        
        Guideline repository
        
        Facility risk assessments
        
        Describe which elements of IPConnect would be best suited for their country’s specific IPC programming and understand the level of flexibility for country-specific adaptation
      - NTP-Focused Detailed Outline:
        
        Intro/Purpose/IPConnect Overview
        
        To describe the IPConnect suite of applications and their utility in implementing infection prevention and control programs
        
        To apply this description to the South African context as an example of how IPConnect is used in programmatic settings
        
        IPConnect: Core Elements
        
        Show homepage
        
        Show all core elements (8)
        
        Show the five main functions/aims of IPConnect achieved by the eight core modules:
        
        Facility-specific IPC gaps, both physical and knowledge
        
        Focused response actions
        
        Mass distribution of guideline updates, trainings, and other information, education and communication (IEC) materials
        
        Real-time data for immediate and accurate action.
        
        Comprehensive data collection of IPC risks, responses, and guidelines allow staff to ensure appropriate provision of resources and tailored trainings and supervision activities.
        
        IPConnect Implementation in South Africa:
        
        IPConnect-SA homepage
        
        Core elements of IPConnect in SA
        
        The South African IPConnect implementation includes the following core elements:
        
        Facility risk assessments
        
        With summary dashboard
        
        Home-based risk assessments
        
        CO2 monitor dashboards
        
        Guideline repository for staff use
        
        For each core element describe in detail the focus of implementation and show some results
        
        Facility Risk Assessments
        
        Show data collection page/describe process
        
        Show an example dashboard
        
        Home-based risk assessments
        
        Show the data collection page/describe process
        
        Show available summary data
        
        CO2 monitors
        
        Show the dashboard page, describe the general data process as well
        
        Guideline repository
        
        Show the guideline page
        
        Show how guidelines are updated
        
        Show the mobile app for staff access
        
        Describe the push notification system for daily tips
        
        Questions
        
        Conclusion
        
        Civil Society-Focused Detailed Outline:
        
        Intro/Purpose/IPConnect Overview
        
        To describe the IPConnect suite of applications and their utility in implementing infection prevention and control programs
        
        To apply this description to the South African context as an example of how IPConnect is used in programmatic settings
        
        For the civil society focused webinar, to place a greater focus on staff capacity building and the use of IPConnect as a job aid for improving IPC practices
        
        IPConnect: Core Elements
        
        Show homepage
        
        Show all core elements (8)
        
        Show the five main functions/aims of IPConnect achieved by the eight core modules:
        
        Facility-specific IPC gaps, both physical and knowledge
        
        Focused response actions
        
        Mass distribution of guideline updates, trainings, and other information, education and communication (IEC) materials
        
        Real-time data for immediate and accurate action.
        
        Comprehensive data collection of IPC risks, responses, and guidelines allow staff to ensure appropriate provision of resources and tailored trainings and supervision activities.
        
        IPConnect as a capacity-building tool and a job aid
        
        Incident reporting:
        
        Describe this module in detail, in which staff are able to report incidents anonymously or with identifiers attached and in which staff can report infection outbreaks
        
        Example: https://enke.to/x/#YYot
        
        IPC Guidelines:
        
        Describe the use of IPConnect as a guideline repository, and focus on the use of the mobile app to allow staff to have guidelines available at their fingertips
        
        Example: http://www.ip-connect.org/ipc-guidelines/
        
        Case-Specific Queries:
        
        Describe the question/answer function of IPConnect as an interactive job aid
        
        Push Notifications:
        
        Describe the function of this module as a way for administrators to push updates or IPC tips to staff
        
        IPC FAQ
        
        Describe this module and its use in answering frequently asked questions staff may have
        
        Example: http://www.ip-connect.org/ipc-faq/
        
        Client Feedback
        
        Describe this as a useful tool for civil society to monitor quality and implementation of IPC practices in various locations and facilities etc
        
        Example: https://enke.to/x/#YYo2
        
        IPConnect Implementation in South Africa:
        
        IPConnect-SA homepage
        
        Core elements of IPConnect in SA
        
        Focus this discussion on guideline repositories and any other feedback modules in place
        
        The South African IPConnect implementation includes the following core elements:
        
        Facility risk assessments
        
        With summary dashboard
        
        Home-based risk assessments
        
        CO2 monitor dashboards
        
        Guideline repository for staff use
        
        For each core element describe in detail the focus of implementation and show some results
        
        Guideline repository
        
        Show the guideline page
        
        Show how guidelines are updated
        
        Show the mobile app for staff access
        
        Describe the push notification system for daily tips
        
        Questions
        
        Conclusion
- Date and Time: October 15, 2019 Time – TBD