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Perspectives on Nursing and Midwifery Workforce
Deborah Parham-Hopson, PhD, RN, FAANAssociate Administrator US Department of Health and Human ServicesHealth Resources and Services AdministrationHIV/AIDS Bureau
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Perspectives on Nursing and Midwifery Workforce
• Availability of skilled nurses and midwives is critical in ensuring high quality antenatal, delivery, emergency obstetric, and postnatal care services
• Attention to the training of midwives and nurses is essential to attain the Millennium Development Goal for maternal health
Perspectives on Nursing and Midwifery Workforce
Shortage of nurses and midwives in African Countries– Countries train too few nurses and midwives – Appropriate competencies to deliver quality care
at all levels of the health service are needed– Inadequate provision for leadership develop in the
profession
Perspectives on Nursing and Midwifery Workforce
Goals of NEPI– Complement the WHO AFRO and the International
Council of Nurses policies on planning the education of nurses and midwives
– Works with Ministries of Health and Education to encourage recruitment and retention
Perspectives on Nursing and Midwifery Workforce
NEPI Focus on Nursing and Midwifery• Piloting a combined nursing and midwifery
program NEPI schools• Innovative models in clinical education • Nursing leadership through advanced
education
Perspectives on Nursing and Midwifery Workforce
Deborah Parham-Hopson, PhD, RN, FAANAssociate Administrator Department of Health and Human ServicesHealth Resources and Services AdministrationHIV/AIDS Bureau5600 Fishers LaneRockville, MD 20857Email: [email protected]
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