Start-up of the first Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Unit – Blood Disease Hospital – Iraq
The project design is based on the capacity building model which aims to strengthen the already existing resources (both material and professional) in order to enhance competencies and skills of health care professionals who can guarantee better clinical outcomes and quality of care. The main goal is to empower the partner country, promoting scientific excellence. The project is totally English based in training, reporting, meetings and clinical recording.
The professionals who carried out the project belong to the MBBM Foundation/IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori and are supported by the Children Global Medicine Group of the Comitato Maria Letizia Verga.
Key Information
The capacity building methodology is mainly focused on training, even on the job and by remote assistance, which constitutes the base of empowerment together with:
Activities
For a complex activity as hematopoietic stem cell transplant is essential to have a strong partnership with local authorities and a good connection with other hospitals in the country for a referral system of patients. Moreover different specialities are essential to make the path to transplant possible: laboratory, pharmacy, blood bank system must be included in the process.
In respect to clinical activity we intend to apply a staggered approach:
Clinical teaching and supervision is guaranteed mainly through training on the job and by remote assistance but also through dedicated training outside the country.
Project timelines
