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Closing the delivery gap.
Kevin Peter Fiori1,2, Jennifer Schechter1, Sesso Christophe Gbeleou3
1Hope Through Health, Medway, Massachusetts, USA.
Summary
Operationalizing the care delivery value chain (CDVC) improved HIV/AIDS services in Northern Togo. This management approach identified and addressed 28 service delivery gaps, leading to significant quality improvements.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
- Quality Improvement
Background:
- HIV/AIDS services require continuous quality improvement (QI) to address gaps across the care continuum.
- Effective management frameworks are essential for strengthening healthcare delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the operationalization of the care delivery value chain (CDVC) as a management and QI approach.
- To strengthen HIV/AIDS services in Northern Togo by addressing gaps in the care continuum.
Main Methods:
- Developed a CDVC framework specific to HIV/AIDS services in Northern Togo.
- Identified 28 specific service delivery gaps using the CDVC.
- Integrated identified gaps into a strategic QI plan.
Main Results:
- 92% of identified delivery gaps showed improvement within 12 months.
- The CDVC facilitated comprehensive mapping of HIV/AIDS services in the Kara region.
- Enabled identification of service insufficiencies across the care continuum.
Conclusions:
- The CDVC framework is a valuable tool for assessing services and identifying gaps.
- Operationalizing the CDVC effectively drives continuous quality improvement in HIV/AIDS care.
- This approach catalyzed the creation of a strategic QI plan.
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