OUR MODEL
The setup of a OneDay health center follows these five steps:
Map
Our first step is to identify Healthcare black holes using our innovative Health AIM tool.
Our innovative Health AIM tool uses a variety of data sources to identify Healthcare Black holes where OneDay Health centers could be transformative. These include…
1. GPS co-ordinates of government facilities
2. Population density data
3. Ugandan census data which focuses on health accessibility
Locate
(One month)
Next, we investigate these potential black holes, to find the locations with the biggest need, that will have the best chance of sustaining a OneDay Health Center.
1. We visit the 'black holes' which are within a 2 hour motorbike ride from our base.
2. We assess whether the population is enough to justify a OneDay health center.
3. We discuss with their community whether they need and want a OneDay Health Center,
4. We find an adequate iron roof house, and organise minor renovations (cement the floor, divide walls, doors etc.)
5. We select between 8 and 10 locations. Each OneDay Health Center costs $3000 US to fully equip, and run for at least 1 year.
Equip
(One week)
Our Health Centers are fully equipped to provide comprehensive primary care, including managing common conditions, antenatal care and family planning as well as chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. Most importantly, we equip our fantastic nurses with the training and tools they need to diagnose and treat conditions with competence and confidence.
Equipment List
1.
Furniture: Drug Cupboard, chairs, tables, hand washing device
2.
Small solar unit with 3 lights, and phone charging
3.
Smartphone for monthly reporting
4.
50 basic tablets to treat 30 common conditions
5.
6 IV drugs and IV fluids
6.
Receipt books and other accounting books
7.
Buckets, basins and other miscellaneous equipment
