Latin America and the Caribbean
Bolivia
Programs
COVID-19
Achievements
Completed the country’s first comprehensive oxygen ecosystem assessment in 28 facilities across six Departments, resulting in the development of a comprehensive action plan to better manage this medical resource; this was presented to the Ministry of Health and seven departments.
Developed the first accredited academic diploma training course on medical oxygen therapy — in collaboration with the University of Saint Francis Xavier of Chuquisaca — which includes 800 hours of instruction. To date, 262 nursing graduates from the public health system in Bolivia have completed the course, and it continues to be available to support the professional development and clinical education of both nurses and nursing students.
Installed seven oxygen therapy training and simulation laboratories for the continuing training of medical and nursing health professionals and students from seven departments across Bolivia, which provides hands-on, real-time training opportunities.
Developed and delivered an 80-hour training course on oxygen therapy to 258 nursing assistants and technicians from 28 public sector hospitals. In addition, delivered a 40-hour training on medical oxygen management and maintenance to 194 technicians and administrative personnel, further building capacity for maintenance and use of the medical oxygen ecosystem.
Technical areas
Clinical care
Oxygen ecosystem strengthening
Supporting the health workforce
Partners
Asociación Protección a la Salud (PROSALUD)
Programa de Coordinación en Salud Integral (PROCOSI)