Presentation (PDF) improving-tb-case-detection-using-the-t5-concept.pdf

CHIP Plan (PDF) improving-tb-case-detection-using-the-t5-concept-CHIP.pdf

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About the Organization

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital is the second largest hospital in Ghana located in Ashanti Region of Ghana. It serves a population of over 4 million within and outside Ashanti Region. It is the main referral centre from the middle to the northern zone of Ghana.Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital is the second largest hospital in Ghana located in Ashanti Region of Ghana. It serves a population of over 4 million within and outside Ashanti Region. It is the main referral centre from the middle to the northern zone of Ghana.

Current Mission

To provide quality services to meet the needs and expectations of all its clients. This will be achieved through well-motivated and committed staff applying best practice and innovation.

Proposed New Mission

To improve quality healthcare teaching and research services to meet the needs of all clients through motivated and committed staff applying best practice and innovation in the northern sector of Ghana.

Problem Area

TB case identification, education and contact tracing and containment to prevent further spread is poorly done in Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.TB case identification, education and contact tracing and containment to prevent further spread is poorly done in Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.

Program Goal Statement

Reduced TB incidences using T5 concept in Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region, Ghana

Long Term Outcome Smart Objective

To increase non-default rate of Tuberculosis by 20% among adolescents and paediatrics assessing care at KATH by the end of 2017

Measure

To enhance TB case detection by 70% among adolescents and children as index cases care at KATH by mid of 2017(June).