Orientación estratégica para enfermería en la Región de las Américas

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Model Of Care ◽  
Executive Summary ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Integrated Health Services ◽  
Universal Health

[Resumen Ejecutivo]. Este documento presenta orientaciones estratégicas para el avance y el fortalecimiento de la enfermería en los sistemas y servicios de salud de acuerdo con las siguientes líneas de acción: 1. Fortalecer y consolidar el liderazgo y la gestión estratégica de la enfermería en el contexto de los sistemas de salud y en la formulación y monitoreo de políticas. 2. Abordar las condiciones de trabajo y las capacidades de los enfermeros y enfermeras para expandir el acceso y la cobertura con equidad y calidad, a fin de promover un modelo de atención centrado en las personas, la familia y las comunidades y el fortalecimiento tanto del primer nivel de atención como de las redes integradas de servicios de salud. 3. Fortalecer la calidad de la educación en enfermería para responder las necesidades de los sistemas de salud orientados al acceso universal a la salud y la cobertura universal de salud y los ODS. [Resumo Executivo]. Este documento apresenta orientações estratégicas para o avanço e fortalecimento da enfermagem nos sistemas e serviços de saúde, de acordo com as seguintes linhas de ação: 1. Fortalecer e consolidar a liderança e a gestão estratégica da enfermagem no contexto dos sistemas de saúde e na formulação e monitoramento de políticas. 2. Abordar as condições de trabalho e as capacidades dos profissionais de enfermagem de modo a ampliar o acesso e a cobertura com equidade e qualidade, a fim de promover um modelo de atenção centrado na pessoa, na família e na comunidade e fortalecer tanto o primeiro nível de atenção como as redes integradas de serviços de saúde. 3. Fortalecer a qualidade da educação em enfermagem para responder às necessidades dos sistemas de saúde voltados ao acesso universal à saúde, à cobertura universal de saúde e aos ODS. [Executive Summary[. This document provides strategic guidance for the advancement and strengthening of nursing in health systems and services, along the following lines of action: 1. Strengthening and consolidating leadership and strategic management of nursing in the context of health systems and in policy-making and monitoring. 2. Addressing the working conditions and capacities of nurses to expand access and coverage with equity and quality, in order to promote a people-, family-, and community-centered model of care and strengthen both the primary level of care and integrated health services networks. 3. Improving the quality of nursing education to respond to the needs of health systems focused on universal access to health, universal health coverage, and the SDGs.

scholarly journals Universal Access to Health and Universal Health Coverage: identification of nursing research priorities in Latin America

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 1195-1208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Helena De Bortoli Cassiani ◽  
Alessandra Bassalobre-Garcia ◽  
Ludovic Reveiz
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Nursing Research ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Universal Health

Objective: To estabilish a regional list for nursing research priorities in health systems and services in the Region of the Americas based on the concepts of Universal Access to Health and Universal Health Coverage. Method: five-stage consensus process: systematic review of literature; appraisal of resulting questions and topics; ranking of the items by graduate program coordinators; discussion and ranking amongst a forum of researchers and public health leaders; and consultation with the Ministries of Health of the Pan American Health Organization's member states. Results: the resulting list of nursing research priorities consists of 276 study questions/ topics, which are sorted into 14 subcategories distributed into six major categories: 1. Policies and education of nursing human resources; 2. Structure, organization and dynamics of health systems and services; 3. Science, technology, innovation, and information systems in public health; 4. Financing of health systems and services; 5. Health policies, governance, and social control; and 6. Social studies in the health field. Conclusion: the list of nursing research priorities is expected to serve as guidance and support for nursing research on health systems and services across Latin America. Not only researchers, but also Ministries of Health, leaders in public health, and research funding agencies are encouraged to use the results of this list to help inform research-funding decisions.

scholarly journals Advanced Practice Nursing: A Strategy for Achieving Universal Health Coverage and Universal Access to Health

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise Bryant-Lukosius ◽  
Ruta Valaitis ◽  
Ruth Martin-Misener ◽  
Faith Donald ◽  
Laura Morán Peña ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Universal Health Coverage ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Advanced Practice Nursing ◽  
Advanced Practice ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Universal Health ◽  
Role Implementation

ABSTRACT Objective: to examine advanced practice nursing (APN) roles internationally to inform role development in Latin America and the Caribbean to support universal health coverage and universal access to health. Method: we examined literature related to APN roles, their global deployment, and APN effectiveness in relation to universal health coverage and access to health. Results: given evidence of their effectiveness in many countries, APN roles are ideally suited as part of a primary health care workforce strategy in Latin America to enhance universal health coverage and access to health. Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico are well positioned to build this workforce. Role implementation barriers include lack of role clarity, legislation/regulation, education, funding, and physician resistance. Strong nursing leadership to align APN roles with policy priorities, and to work in partnership with primary care providers and policy makers is needed for successful role implementation. Conclusions: given the diversity of contexts across nations, it is important to systematically assess country and population health needs to introduce the most appropriate complement and mix of APN roles and inform implementation. Successful APN role introduction in Latin America and the Caribbean could provide a roadmap for similar roles in other low/middle income countries.

A Framework and Indicators for Monitoring Gender Equality and Health in the Americas

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Executive Summary ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Health Experts

[Executive Summary]. Member States of the Region of the Americas have committed to the Strategy for Universal Access to Health and Universal Health Coverage (CD53. R14). At the same time, health experts and policymakers in many parts of the world have begun to set new targets and benchmarks in follow-up to the Sustainable Development Goals and Targets adopted by the United Nations (UN) in September 2015. As part of these processes, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is working with the countries of the Americas to ensure that related resolutions, strategies, and action plans are supported with appropriate frameworks and data for monitoring and evaluating gender equality in health. The purpose of this document is to propose an updated framework and set of core indicators for monitoring advances on gender equality in health in the Region, within the framework of renewed regional commitment to health...

scholarly journals Fiscal space for Health in the Americas: is economic growth sufficient?

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Camilo Cid Pedraza ◽  
Mauricio Matus-López ◽  
Ernesto Báscolo
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Political Dialogue ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Fiscal Space ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Universal Health

Objective. In 2014, the member countries of the Pan American Health Organization signed the Strategy for Universal Access to Health and Universal Health Coverage. In it, they committed to increasing public expenditure on health until reaching the benchmark of 6% of gross domestic product (GDP). The objective of this paper is to determine, for each country in the Region, whether they can reach this target through economic growth alone and, if so, how long it would take. Methods. Using World Bank and World Health Organization data, elasticity of public health expenditure (PHE) with respect to GDP was estimated for each country. Real economic growth and International Monetary Fund projections for 2016–2021 were used to project the expenditure series and determine the year each country would reach 6% of GDP. Results. Six countries have already reached the 6% target. The Latin American and Caribbean countries that have achieved it are those that have single health systems, based on universal access and coverage. If current prioritization of PHE is maintained, three countries could reach the target in the next decade. Four more countries would reach it before mid-century, 10 in the second half of the century, and one would have to wait until the next century. Finally, 13 countries would never reach the proposed target. Conclusions. This analysis demonstrates the limitations of economic growth as a source of fiscal space. Other sources will need to be tapped, such as increased tax collection, specific health taxes, and greater efficiency in public spending, which will require social and political dialogue in the countries regarding their commitment to universal health principles.

scholarly journals Contributions of Nursing and Midwifery Professionals to Women's Health. Reports from the Region of the Americas

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Women’S Health ◽  
Women's Health ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Levels Of Care ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Role Of Nursing ◽  
Health Organization

The Pan American Health Organization, in recognition of the fundamental role of nursing and midwifery professionals in health systems, has published these reports to highlight the initiatives and contributions of these professionals with a focus on women's health. This publication helps to highlight the important work they do at different levels of care and professional settings, as well as the reality of women's health in the countries of the Region of the Americas. The related activities, stories, and cases illustrate the role of nursing and midwifery professionals in promoting universal access to health and universal health coverage, as well as their important contribution to health systems, universities, and schools in the countries of the Region.

scholarly journals Workshop: Access to health services in health systems providing universal coverage

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Access To Care ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Universal Health Coverage ◽  
Expert Panel ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Research Teams ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Universal Health

Abstract Universal health coverage (UHC) is part of the global WHO strategy to improve health. UHC and equity in access to care fall within the shared principles and values of EU health systems. However, as reported in 2016 by the Expert panel on effective ways of investing in health (EXPH), significant amount of unmet needs persisted both between and within EU member states. Access to health services encompasses the dimensions of affordability, user experience and availability of services with potential barriers arising at individual, providers or health systems levels. Health needs are constantly evolving as a consequence of population ageing and of health care technology development. Consequently access to care does not simply mean availability of a single component of care, but rather to an array of pertinent, coordinated, cost-effective and timely primary and specialized health and social interventions. Measuring performance in that respect is beyond the ability of commonly used “national level” indicators of access. Available research suggests that achieving ubiquitous access to optimal care across territories and populations (eg socioeconomic groups) is hard to achieve. This applies to the whole spectrum of health interventions, from preventive care such as immunizations to multidisciplinary interventions required for the management of chronic diseases. In this context, the workshop proposes to present examples of policy initiatives and results from research projects focusing on access and use of health care conducted in a variety of settings. The aims are to share knowledge about methods used in measuring variations of access, to improve understanding of their determinants and to identify avenues for improving performance. The workshop is proposed by a multidisciplinary and international group of research teams. It will start with a short introduction from the chair (5 minutes, Olivier Grimaud) followed by five presentations (10 minutes) addressing the issues of variations in access and use of care from different research teams and in a variety of settings. The first presentation will report on an innovative policy aiming at improving UHC in India. The following presentations will illustrate the challenges of providing access in high income countries, including, Scotland, France and Australia. In the last part of the workshop (30 minutes) comments from Prof Helmut Brand (former expert panel member of the EXPH) will introduce a general discussion with the audience moderated by the chair. Key messages Even when the conditions for universal health coverage are in place, providing equitable access to quality care remains a challenge. Understanding variations in access to care would help improve performance and equity.

scholarly journals Handbook for Monitoring the Plan of Action on Human Resources for Universal Access to Health and Universal Health Coverage 2018-2023

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Universal Health Coverage ◽  
Human Resources For Health ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Pan American ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Universal Health

This handbook presents the methodology for monitoring the Plan of Action on Human Resources for Universal Access to Health and Universal Health Coverage 2018-2023 of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Developed by PAHO in collaboration with the Andalusian School of Public Health (Spain), it defines and explains the objectives, indicators, and attributes of the three lines of action contained in the Strategy on Human Resources for Universal Access to Health and Universal Health Coverage and in the Plan of Action. It is intended for the ministerial teams responsible for human resources for health in the countries of the Region of the Americas and for the PAHO advisers who accompany them in this process. The methodology will serve as a technical cooperation tool to help the countries of the Region measure and evaluate their progress toward fulfilling the Plan of Action. It will also help them identify the main challenges in their specific context, with a view to making the necessary decisions. The information obtained through this process will also serve as input for the progress report and final report on the Plan of Action, to be submitted to PAHO's Governing Bodies in 2021 and 2024, respectively.

scholarly journals Stigma and psychiatric care in Latin America: its inclusion on the universal health coverage agenda

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 81-83
Author(s):  
Cecilia Acuña ◽  
Rafael Sepúlveda ◽  
Osvaldo Salgado
Keyword(s):  
Universal Health Coverage ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Universal Healthcare ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Mental Health Patients ◽  
Pan American ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Universal Health

In 2014, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) approved Resolution CP53.R14, which aimed to provide a framework for universal access to health and universal health coverage. It sets the stage for the inclusion of psychiatric practice within the provision of universal healthcare and highlights the fight against stigma. We propose to concentrate our efforts on changing the model of medical management. To that end, we are promoting the inclusion of mental health patients within the daily routine of primary care centres, thus allowing them to interact with other users of health services on a regular basis.

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