Nasarawa State
August 14, 2023 2024-03-21 15:39Nasarawa State
Where We Are
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Health Facilities in Nasarawa State
1035
Health Facilities *
809
Public
Facilities
226
Private
Facilities
988
Primary
Facilities
45
Secondary
Facilities
2
Tertiary
Facilities
QoC Facilities
9
Learning Sites(Initial)
9
QoC
Sites
Others
147
BHCPF Sites **
13
LGAs **
147
Wards **
Data Sources:
* Nigerian Health Facility Registry
** National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)
Facts and Achievements
- In 2022, Quality of Care (QoC) assessment started in Nasarawa state with the aim of improving RMNCAEH+N healthcare standards.
- A baseline assessment was conducted earlier in 2020 before the commencement of the BHCPF across all the 147 PHC ( one per ward) in Nasarawa state, revealing an average facility performance of 50.9%, indicating room for improvement.
- The governance structure of QoC operates at the state level, with State MoH overseeing the coordination of entities Agency, LGHA, and facilities.
- Since its inception, the initiative has expanded its reach to encompass 147 healthcare facilities, enabling a broader impact on the state.
- QoC has received some support from LHSS, a partner that share the vision of advancing quality care in the state.
- The state commenced operationalization of the Basic Health Care provision under (BHCPF) in 2021.
- So far all the 147 Health facilities in Nasarawa state receive quarterly funds disbursed as Direct Facility Financing, through the BHCPF.
- QoC assessment 36 HFs was conducted in the previous quarter to track progress across 10 priority areas, ensuring judicious use of the health facility funds.
- A score card is generated following each quarterly Qoc Assessment.
- The progress of QoC is closely monitored through the tracking of 30 different indicators, ensuring continuous improvement in healthcare outcomes.
- To distill the essence of QoC’s impact into a concise format, a scorecard has been developed, focusing on critical indicators.
- Since 2020, the Quality Improvement (QI) teams has played a vital role in implementing strategic goals and driving positive change within the QoC framework.
Success Stories
Increase Delivery & Reduced Maternal Mortality
Deployment of midwifes from the state and BHCPF have help to increase delivery at the facility.
Presence of midwives have also reduced the rate of maternal mortality.
~ Individual/Group Narrator
Consistent Progress & Regular Feedback
There is consistent progress in all the priority areas assessed on QoC.
There is regular feedback to facility from state and LGA from QoC assessment.
~ Individual/Group Narrator
Improvement & Community Participation
There is improvement in essential drug management.
There is community participation and ownership.
Increase in ANC attendance.
Improved HCWs patients relationship.
~ Individual/Group Narrator
Voices from the Field
PHC Officer 1
Respondent | 6 Months ago
PHC Officer 2
Respondent | 6 Months ago
PHC Officer 3
Respondent | 6 Months agoScore Cards
INDICATORS
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Total number of maternal deaths across learning sites in the State
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Nasarawa State Specific Data And Information
Nasarawa State Related Events
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