Anna Vorndran- ICAN Executive manager
courtesy of Dr Andy Bulabula
Expanding IPC Virtual Learning in Africa: ICAN initiatives
IPC Tools in training LMI
OutlineAndre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
Background
Infection Control Africa Network – ICAN
Virtual Learning
ICAN ECHO
Conclusion & Next steps
BackgroundAndre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
Africa is a very large continent and training very expensive for the majority of Africans.
Few countries provide IPC degree programs, resulting in high study costs (travelling and accommodation).
Accessibility within and across countries is a major issue.
Given these challenges we had to develop context specific and innovative ways to provide IPC training: IPC Virtual Learning
Africa in ContextAndre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
The true size of Africa Least developed countries
33 / 54 countries = 61.1% Courtesy of Prof Shaheen Mehtar Canuckguy et al., 2019
Infection Control Africa Network - ICANAndre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
Who we are?
What we do?
What are the solutions to
IPC training challenges?
ICANAndre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
Education
Strengthening of National
IPC structuresResearch
The largest IPC organization in Africa
34 countries
600 members
International partners: WHO, CDC US,
AFRICA CDC, MSF, IPAC Canada,
Universities, Ministries of Health, etc.
Website: http://www.icanetwork.co.za/
Solution to Distance and CostAndre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
• The classic IPC training is VERY EXPENSIVE for African professionals.
COST
• COST-EFFECTIVE
• Accessible IPC quality solutions
• Covers wider areas
Virtual Learning • African higher
education institutions offering IPC training are FAR FROM COUNTRIES WITH NEEDS
DISTANCE
Technology in AfricaAndre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
Africa is the fastest growing mobile region in
the world.
That status offers a lot of opportunities to
Innovate training tools and provide useful
Apps to health professionals and
the community.
Let’s use the Technology
ICAN – Virtual Leaning: Hubs and NodesAndre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
StructureAndre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
Providing KNOWLEDGE
Teaching MethodAndre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
Uploading of materials on the platform prior to
the live class
Lecturer teaches during morning
hours
Local tutor reviews and runs practical sessions
in a clinical environment in the afternoon.
Participating Countries Andre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
The University of Burundi connecting to Stellenbosch University during the ICAN Basic IPC course
ICAN – Virtual Learning: ECHO IPCAndre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
Case – based learning in IPC
ICAN ECHO IPCA multi-country ECHO program in IPC
Sharing KNOWLEDGE
ECHO StructureICAN ECHO
• This is a virtual learning platform at ICAN in collaboration with the Project ECHO / University of New Mexico, USA.
• ICAN ECHO IPC is the first platform to provide IPC expertise through Project ECHO movement in the world.
• Each session will consist of case based learning related to infection prevention and control (IPC) matters, where different spokes will join the Hub via a webcam over the Zoom platform where participants can see each other on line and communicate in real time.
• Best practices in IPC are shared through case-based learning process and peer discussion
ECHO StructureAndre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
Spoke
ICAN ECHO
IPC solutions =
Empowerment
Any health care facility
Presenting a
situation/case/
problem in IPC
Panel of experts + the
invited
Audience (IPC and non-
IPC)
INTERNET
ECHO Flow DiagramAndre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
IPC
CASE / SCENARIO
PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION
+ DIDACTIC LECTURE
EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS
ECHO Sessions StructureAndre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
ICAN ECHO IPC Teleclinic session Didactic Lecture
ECHO Case-Based TopicsAndre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
Examples of IPC cases
presented
Didactic lectures
BSI with Candida parapsilosis in neonates Candida parapsilosis –
Prof Shaheen Mehtar
Proteus mirabilis in caesarean section Caesarean SSI –
Dr Anne Eastaway
Needlestick injury - Occupational Malaria Malaria as Occupational Disease –
Dr Jack Meintjes
BSI with MRSA and Enterococcus faecalis S aureus: What’s the fuss… -
Prof Andrew Whitelaw
Lessons learned from a pseudo outbreak of
Burkholderia gladioli
Pseudo-outbreak of Burkholderia cepacia
Prof Shaheen Mehtar
ECHO Talk Series TopicsAndre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
Example of ICAN ECHO Talk
series
Presenters
Implementation of IPC bundles Sr Marina Aucamp, South Africa
IPC, what is the place of lab capacity? Case of
Kenya
Sr Loyce Kihungi, Kenya
The state of WASH/IPC in Cameroon Mr Jacob Nkwaan, Cameroon
Progress on IPC/WASH in Tanzania, Opportunities
and ChallengesDr Hokororo / Mr Robert Musa, Tanzania
MDRO spread in a Tunisian Hospital
IPC in Ebola Virus Disease: the reality in Africa
Prof Basma Mnif, Tunisia
Prof Shaheen Mehtar
ICAN ECHO RegionsAndre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
*The 5 regions have
been participating
Into ICAN ECHO IPC:
North Africa
West Africa
East Africa
Central Africa
Southern Africa
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ECHO Impact Andre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
Help addressing
emergencies: outbreaks
Wide network of hospitals in
different countries
Knowledge transfer
In DR Congo, ICAN ECHO sessions have
helped the local team
achieve the control of a large
Klebsiella pneumoniae
outbreak in a neonatology unit
Participating countries reported to have
found a space where to share challenges
and find solutions in just an hour session
Growing interest in IPC discussions
Africa wide
Conclusion & Next Steps Andre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
Virtual learning is possible in Africa
ICAN ECHO IPC is an opportunity to share knowledge
ICAN VL Hub and Nodes is a major solution providing sustainable IPC degree programs
Preparing for the first Africa wide ICAN virtual learning class in 2021
ECHO TeamAndre N.H. Bulabula | June 14th, 2019
ICAN ECHO Lead
Prof Shaheen Mehtar Mrs Anna Vorndran Dr Andre N.H. Bulabula
ICAN ECHO Manager ICAN ECHO Distance
Coordinator
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