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Oct 26, 2018

Introducing the BLN/Gavi Data Quality and Use (BLN DQU) Collaborative

Subjects: GAVI, Immunization Registry, Peer Learning, People, Policies, Practices

The BID Learning Network (BLN) is partnering with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to work with Gavi countries to improve data quality and use through peer learning and interaction, coupled with collective analysis and resolution of immunization data-related problems. The peer interaction and learning activities will be conducted virtually using different formats, including webinars, problem-solving sessions, panel discussions, debates and training, as appropriate. Continuous interaction between peers will be facilitated through WhatsApp groups and other social media channels. The countries will function as a collaborative, collectively setting desired performances and strategies to achieve these desired levels of performance. The BLN/Gavi Data Quality and Use (BLN DQU) Collaborative will work with partners, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), to identify opportunities for learning and capacity building among country personnel managing immunization data in their countries. A critical part of this work will include monitoring and documenting the experiences and lessons that arise out of this collaborative. Learn more about the BLN DQU Collaborative.

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Oct 22, 2018

BID Regional Program Concept Note

Subjects: eHealth, Immunization Registry, mHealth, Peer Learning, People, Policies
Countries: Global

Over the past five years, the PATH staff based in Africa that made up the BID team have gained significant experience in the implementation of data quality and use interventions to improve immunization service delivery. This includes deep knowledge about the holistic design, introduction, adoption, and scale up and sustainability of digital interventions. BID will leverage this experience, in partnership with the BID Learning Network, to introduce a BID Regional Mentorship program. The BID Regional Mentorship program will support African countries as they work to select, introduce, and implement digital health and change management interventions to improve their routine immunization programs. To learn more about the BID Regional Program, review the concept note.

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Jul 6, 2018

BID Initiative lessons learned encyclopedia

PATH

Subjects: Applications, Barcodes, eHealth, Hardware, Immunization Registry, Packaging, People, Policies, Products, Stock Management, Supportive Supervision, Tools, Training
Countries: Tanzania, Zambia

The BID Initiative took a holistic approach to address immunization data challenges by packaging together information system products, data management policies, and evidence-based practices with people who are empowered to improve decision-making. This document captures the various lessons learned throughout BID, from the design and testing phase through implementation, noting if the lesson was learned in the Tanzania or Zambia implementation (or both). Read the full BID Initiative Lessons Learned Encyclopedia.

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Jan 24, 2014

BID Initiative Landscape Analysis: Annex 2

Subjects: People, Policies, Practices

The landscape analysis of existing projects reviews past and current approaches, strategies and interventions employed to drive the use of data among managers and decision makers for improved organizational performance and resource allocation. This is Annex 2 of the landscape analysis, which includes project details.

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Jan 24, 2014

BID Initiative Literature Review: Improving Data Quality and Promoting the Use of Data for Decision Making

Subjects: People, Policies, Practices, Products

This literature review was conducted to identify, review, and analyze published and grey literature to inform the behavior, organization, and practice activities to be conducted as part of the BID Initiative, and to inform the Initiative’s theory of change and monitoring and evaluation plan. The overall hypothesis of the BID Initiative is that design and national-scale implementation of a defined technology platform and supporting activities will improve data quality and use to strengthen decision making related to immunization programs. This literature review will be used to expand and ground this hypothesis and guide the development of a theory of change.

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May 1, 2015

BID Initiative Scale Theory of Change | Primary Outcomes 3 & 4

Subjects: People, Policies, Practices, Products

The BID Initiative Theory of Change (ToC) document focuses on Primary Outcomes 3 and 4 of the BID Initiative. This narrative elaborates on the problem statement, BID Initiative hypotheses related to scaling and diffusing of solutions developed and tested to address data quality and use challenges, and the strategic approaches taken to scale within demonstration countries and across the Sub-Sahara Africa region. This ToC includes a graphic (Appendix 1) and a literature review (Appendix 2) that validate many of the assumptions included in the ToC narrative. It is important to note that this ToC is complimentary to that of Primary Outcomes 1 and 2 (ToC1) of the BID Initiative and is not intended to be a standalone document.

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Jan 28, 2014

BID Initiative Landscape Analysis: Current and Past Projects Targeting Data Quality and Use

Subjects: People, Policies, Practices, Products

The landscape analysis of existing projects reviews past and current approaches, strategies and interventions employed to drive the use of data among managers and decision makers for improved organizational performance and resource allocation. The objectives of this review are to inform the Behavior, Organization, and Practices (BOP) activities in BID Phase I, explore links between BOP and the area of work that rests within the Product Vision Team, and contribute to defining the Initiative’s theory of change and M&E plan.

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May 1, 2018

WHO Classification of Digital Health Interventions v1.0

Subjects: Policies, WHO

The WHO Classification of Digital Health Interventions (DHIs) categorizes the different ways in which digital and mobile technologies are being used to support health system needs. Historically, the diverse communities working in digital health—including government stakeholders, technologists, clinicians, implementers, network operators, researchers, donors— have lacked a mutually understandable language with which to assess and articulate functionality. A shared and standardized vocabulary was recognized as necessary to identify gaps and duplication, evaluate effectiveness, and facilitate alignment across different digital health implementations. Targeted primarily at public health audiences, this Classification framework aims to promote an accessible and bridging language for health program planners to articulate functionalities of digital health implementations. The WHO Classifications of Digital Health Interventions v1.0 is the result of a multi-year process of development and refinement guided by a panel of global experts, including those from the Health Data Collaborative Digital Health and Interoperability Working Group. For more information about this resource, visit the WHO website.

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Mar 30, 2018

BLN Webinar: Electronic Immunization Registry – Lessons from Kenya

Subjects: Immunization Registry, People, Policies

The BID Learning Network (BLN) invites you to join a webinar entitled “Electronic Immunization Registry: Lessons from Kenya.” In this webinar, the presenter shares the electronic immunization registry (EIR) implementation milestones in Kenya by providing an overview, the situation analysis process, limitations, achievements and lessons learned. The audience learns about the implementation approach that Kenya has used, its partnership program, as well as the customization and development process of the EIR.

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