Leadership and Governance
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) health systems framework, health products and technologies (HPT) is one of the six building blocks of a strong health system. Strengthening this component by integrating with the other building blocks strengthens the healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality healthcare services for all.
FSW Consulting builds capacity of Ministries, Agencies and Departments of Health staff to identify solutions for strengthening HPT systems by leveraging the other health systems building blocks in the areas shown below;
1. Leadership and Governance: Effective leadership and governance are crucial for coordinating efforts to strengthen health products and technologies.
FSW Consulting supports review of policies, regulations, and guidelines for the procurement, distribution, and use of medical supplies and equipment. Integrating leadership and governance with HPT management ensures accountability, transparency, and compliance with standards and regulations.
2. Financing: Adequate financing is essential for procuring and maintaining health products and technologies.
FSW Consulting helps to review information systems in order to optimally integrate financing mechanisms with HPT management with a goal to ensure sustainable funding for procurement, distribution, and maintenance of medical supplies and equipment. This also facilitates cost-effective decision-making and resource allocation based on the healthcare needs of the population.
3. Health Information Systems: Health information systems (HIS) play a critical role in managing and monitoring health products and technologies.
FSW Consulting provides mentorship on HPT information systems such as tracking inventory levels, monitoring the use and reporting of health commodities, providing data for forecasting demand and monitoring product quality and adverse drug reactions to ensure patient safety. Integrating HIS with HPT management ensures real-time visibility into supply chains, enabling timely decision-making and resource allocation.
4. Service Delivery: Effective service delivery is crucial for ensuring that health products and technologies reach the intended beneficiaries.
FSW Consulting supports systems strengthening for procurement and supply chain of HPTs to healthcare facilities. Integration with service delivery ensures that the right products are available in the right quantity, at the right time, and in the right place to meet the healthcare needs of the population.
5. Health Workforce: A well-trained and adequately supported health workforce is essential for the proper utilization and management of health products and technologies.
FSW Consulting offers training and mentorship on the selection, quantification, procurement, warehousing, distribution and use; maintenance, and safe disposal of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. Ensuring an adequate number of skilled supply chain personnel can optimize the efficient use of HPTs.