From the Frontline: Strengthening Surveillance and Response Capacities of the Rural Workforce in the Asia-Pacific Region. How Can Grass-Roots Implementation Research Help?

Larkins, Sarah; Carlisle, Karen; Harrington, Humpress; MacLaren, David; Lovo, Etivina; Harrington, Relmah; Alves, Lucsendar Fernandes; Rafai, Eric; Delai, Mere Y.; Whittaker, Maxine

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2020.00507

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“…The dispersed nature of the workforce in rural and remote areas presents unique challenges, including wide population dispersion and a scant health workforce, which add to the logistical difficulties in the delivery of health services (Larkins et al, 2020). Moreover, the skewed distribution of the health workforce geographically poses significant challenges to quality healthcare delivery (Exavery et al, 2013;Kasten et al, 2023).…”

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Human resources challenges in global health organizations: Managing a diverse and dispersed workforce

Funmilola Olatundun Olatoye,

Oluwafunmi Adijat Elufioye,

James Olakunle Oladapo

et al. 2024

Int. J. Sci. Res. Arch.

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In the dynamic landscape of global health organizations, Human Resources (HR) faces unique challenges in managing a diverse and dispersed workforce. This review explores the multifaceted issues that HR professionals encounter while navigating the intricacies of global health settings. One of the foremost challenges is the diversity inherent in the workforce of global health organizations. These entities often bring together professionals from diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds, creating a melting pot of perspectives and approaches. HR must devise strategies to foster inclusivity, address cultural differences, and promote effective communication to harness the collective strength of this diverse talent pool. Furthermore, the dispersed nature of global health organizations presents a logistical challenge for HR management. With teams spread across different geographic locations, time zones, and cultural contexts, coordinating and integrating human resources practices becomes inherently complex. Virtual collaboration tools and innovative communication strategies become imperative to bridge the geographical gaps and create a cohesive organizational culture. Managing talent retention and development in such a context becomes crucial. HR professionals need to design policies and programs that cater to the professional growth and well-being of employees regardless of their physical location. This involves implementing virtual training programs, mentorship initiatives, and performance evaluation systems that transcend geographical boundaries. Moreover, compliance with local and international labor laws adds another layer of complexity to HR management in global health organizations. Navigating the legal landscape and ensuring adherence to diverse regulatory frameworks require a nuanced approach and continuous monitoring. Human Resources faces a myriad of challenges in global health organizations, from fostering diversity and inclusion to navigating the complexities of a dispersed workforce. Successfully addressing these challenges demands a strategic and adaptive HR approach, leveraging technology, cultural sensitivity, and innovative practices to create a unified and thriving global health workforce.

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confidence: 99%

Human resources challenges in global health organizations: Managing a diverse and dispersed workforce

Funmilola Olatundun Olatoye,

Oluwafunmi Adijat Elufioye,

James Olakunle Oladapo

et al. 2024

Int. J. Sci. Res. Arch.

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“…The US biosurveillance system has tried to encompass human-, animal-, and plantrelated health for a "full-spectrum type threat" (Dobalian et al, 2017;Koenig, 2003). More than 4,000 surveillance sites in more than 30 major US cities have been established with an international biosurveillance network that impacts at least 92 countries (Larkins et al, 2020;Russell et al, 2011).…”

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Surveillance of emerging infectious diseases for biosecurity

Hao

Liu

Shen

et al. 2022

Sci. China Life Sci.

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Emerging infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, continue to pose significant threats to human beings and their surroundings. In addition, biological warfare, bioterrorism, biological accidents, and harmful consequences arising from dual-use biotechnology also pose a challenge for global biosecurity. Improving the early surveillance capabilities is necessary for building a common biosecurity shield for the global community of health for all. Furthermore, surveillance could provide early warning and situational awareness of biosecurity risks. However, current surveillance systems face enormous challenges, including technical shortages, fragmented management, and limited international cooperation. Detecting emerging biological risks caused by unknown or novel pathogens is of particular concern. Surveillance systems must be enhanced to effectively mitigate biosecurity risks. Thus, a global strategy of meaningful cooperation based on efficient integration of surveillance at all levels, including interdisciplinary integration of techniques and interdepartmental integration for effective management, is urgently needed. In this paper, we review the biosecurity risks by analyzing potential factors at all levels globally. In addition to describing biosecurity risks and their impact on global security, we also focus on analyzing the challenges to traditional surveillance and propose suggestions on how to integrate current technologies and resources to conduct effective global surveillance. Supporting Information The supporting information is available online at The supporting information is available online at 10.1007/s11427-021-2071-x. The supporting materials are published as submitted, without typesetting or editing. The responsibility for scientific accuracy and content remains entirely with the authors.

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“…Staff were supported to conduct a small research project that addressed a local health priority and directly provide evidence to influence policy and practice in the Solomon Islands. 16,17 The objectives for this study were therefore to describe the factors affecting nursing care and explore nurses' perspectives of this care during the 2016-2017 dengue outbreak. The lead author is a registered nurse from Solomon Islands who provided care for patients during the 2016-2017 outbreak and a participant in the SORT-IT program.…”

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Perspectives of Nurses About Factors Affecting Quality of Care at the Solomon Islands National Referral Hospital During the 2016-2017 Dengue Outbreak: A Qualitative Study

Goulolo¹,

Bugoro

Whittaker

et al. 2021

Asia Pac J Public Health

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During the 2016-2017 Solomon Islands dengue outbreak, the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara was the epicenter for the national response. High-quality nursing care is critical for successful management and this study investigated the factors affecting the quality of nursing care for patients admitted to NRH with dengue. Data were collected using 2 methods: ( a) Focus group discussions with nurses who cared for dengue patients and ( b) a self-administered questionnaire completed by a senior manager. Analysis of qualitative data using a thematic technique found 2 key factors affected care: ( a) training on protocols and guidelines for clinical management and ( b) planning and preparedness of NRH. Quality of care was influenced by lack of basic equipment, transport provided for nursing staff to attend shifts, and confusion between allowances for regular salaried staff and extra staff assisting with the outbreak. Specific attention is needed in future outbreaks to ensure staff understand protocols, follow guidelines, and that adequate equipment is provided.

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From the Frontline: Strengthening Surveillance and Response Capacities of the Rural Workforce in the Asia-Pacific Region. How Can Grass-Roots Implementation Research Help?

Cited by 6 publications

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Human resources challenges in global health organizations: Managing a diverse and dispersed workforce

Human resources challenges in global health organizations: Managing a diverse and dispersed workforce

Surveillance of emerging infectious diseases for biosecurity

Perspectives of Nurses About Factors Affecting Quality of Care at the Solomon Islands National Referral Hospital During the 2016-2017 Dengue Outbreak: A Qualitative Study

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