Phase 6
Train and Integrate
Effective training on new technologies implemented in the TB treatment programme is critical to ensure healthcare workers (and patients) can fully utilize the DAT for optimal efficiency and productivity.
Integrating the DAT intervention into the TB treatment programme requires:
- Upskilling healthcare workers in using the adherence platform to its full capacity.
- Training on the use and distribution of the specific technology.
- Training on the differentiation of care and escalation pathway to ensure a patient-centered approach to TB treatment.
Below you can access the training and integrating resources package we have created which includes PowerPoint presentations for all areas of integrating DATs into your TB programme.
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Smart Pill Box
Presentation package on the Smart Pill Box use & distribution.
Video Observed Treatment
Training presentation in the use of video observed treatment.
Medication Sleeve / Label
Training presentation on the use and distribution of the medication sleeve or label.
Technical Assistance
The Global DAT Task Force is fully funded to provide technical assistance to countries in their DAT planning, roll-out and scale up, including:
- Budget development
- Proposal development for the inclusion of DATs in Global Fund applications
- Identifying additional local and global funding streams
- Adherence platform comparison and selection
- DAT implementation assessment
- DAT procurement support
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Implementing DATs
The phased, step-wise approach to implementing a DAT intervention.
Assess
Gain an understanding about influencing factors within your context for a DAT implementation.
Design
Considering multiple facets of a DAT intervention to ensure the design of a robust intervention that is relevant for your country context.
Budget
Cost factors associated with a DAT intervention in your context, including once-off costs and on-going programmatic costs.
Customization
Customize the DAT intervention to suit the needs of the local treatment setting.
Procurement
Steps in procurement to ensure the necessary technology is ordered and supportive infrastructure is in place before the intervention begins.
Train & Integrate
A training package to integrate DATs into the TB treatment programme to fully utilize the DAT for optimal efficiency and productivity.