Cartridge Waste Management in VL Testing: The Mouse in the Room
Edward Krisiunas and Rumbidzai Ndungwani
ASLM’s LabCoP, in conjunction with Cepheid, convened a Waste Management Sub-CoP ECHO session focusing on GeneXpert cartridge waste management at viral load (VL) testing laboratories. GeneXpert is one of the test devices widely used in multi-disease testing, with substantial placement in most laboratory networks in Africa. The su....
Early Adoption of WHO Standard for Universal Rapid TB Diagnostics
Mr David Asiimwe and Dr Omoniyi Amos
On 9 May 2024, ASLM’s LabCoP convened an Extended ECHO session on implementation experiences from early adopters of the World Health Organization Standard on Universal Access to Rapid Tuberculosis Diagnostics, released by WHO in 2023. The standard comprises 12 benchmarks in four steps of the diagnostic cascade, including: identi....
GIS Platforms for AMR, One Health, and Pandemic Preparedness
Stephen Obol Opiyo
In this Antimicrobial Resistance Community of Practice (AMR CoP) webinar, we review the highlights of a groundbreaking study aimed at enhancing global antimicrobial resistance research capabilities, using interactive geographic information system (GIS) dashboards developed to enable comprehensive data analysis of AMR across mult....
Scaling up Primary Care Networks (PCNs): Lessons from Kirinyaga County
Dr Brenda Maingi
This session explores the journey of establishing and scaling up Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Kirinyaga County, highlighting strategies, challenges, and key lessons learned. It delves into how systems thinking and stakeholder collaboration were employed to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and improve access to quality....
Managing Different Types of Pain
Joanna Elverson
This session describes management strategies for different types of pain seen in end-of-life care. It also discusses the psychosocial, spiritual and functional effects contributing to the personal experience, that need to be recognised and addressed.
Non-drug Interventions in Symptom Management
Margaret Kendall
This session outlines a variety of non-drug interventions which may be used in an integrated approach to symptom management and enhance quality of life in end of life care.
Using Syringe Drivers
Margaret Kendall
This session is provides an overview of the use of continuous subcutaneous infusions (CSCI) via a syringe driver in the management of symptoms in palliative and end-of-life care.
Recognising and Managing Fatigue
Margaret Saunders
This session provides a framework for the integrated assessment and management of fatigue in end of life care patients.
Assessment of Pain
Joanna Elverson
This session gives a framework of how to assess pain as an essential first step to appropriate pain management. This session was reviewed by Jo Elverson and last updated in September 2022.
Syncope: An Innovative Approach to Assessment in the ED/UC
Vukiet Tran, CCFP(EM), FCFP, MHSc, MBA, CHE
This course covers syncope and an Innovative approach to assessment in the ED/UC
STEADI Initiative: Promoting Older Adult Health and Wellness Through Falls Prevention
Lisa Price, MD
This course covers how to promote older adult health and wellness through falls prevention
Vascular Emergencies
Vukiet Tran, CCFP(EM), FCFP, MHSc, MBA, CHE
This course covers vascular emergencies
Depression Screening & Management
Janice E. Knoefel, MD, MPH
This course covers depression screening & management
Billing, Coding & payment Reform: Part 1
Amy Mullins
This course covers part one of billing, coding & payment reform.
Metacognition and Avoiding Clinical Errors
Dr. Mark A. Graber
This course covers metacognition and avoiding clinical errors
Osteoarthritis in the Old and Young: A Primary Care Sports Medicine Approach
Francis G. O'Connor, MD, MPH, FACSM
This course covers a primary care sports medicine approach for both the young and the geriatric patients.
Lower Body Injury Evaluation and Management - Knee - Chronic
Siobhan M. Statuta, MD
This course explores different chronic knee injuries and compares treatments and management plans for patients.
Career Paths in Pharmacy
Dr John Mponda
his webinar has been organized to equip and inspire pharmacy professionals with knowledge regarding different career paths from available options.
Spotlight on Worsening Heart Failure
Tara Whitemire
0.75 Hours
Enhance your clinical practice by gaining a deeper understanding of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for heart failure and its limitations. This course explores effective strategies for screening and assessing patients with worsening heart failure, and provides insight into novel therapeutic options for those with progr....
Stress and Wellness
Miss Yvonne Kiogora
This is a presentation on what stress is, and how it affects the body. It is also supposed to be an interactive and reflective session with the participants
Chronic Kidney Disease Management in PHC
Dr Dineshree Mandry
An overview of management of early CKD in PHC, and a framework for assessments, referrals, treatment and action plans.