Need Statements
Identified needs from previous needs assessments that you could take on.
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A way to identify source of infection that lead to infected incision sites to inform gaps in sanitation.
A way of helping physicians turn fetus of EGA >36 weeks from breech presentation to increase success of ability to deliver vaginally.
A way to encourage health seeking behavior to increase survival rate of patient when medical difficulties arise (such as pre-eclampsia, obstructed labor, prolonged labor, hemorrhage, etc.).
A way to track the history of fetal heart beats in order to have reference of fetal health accounts.
A way to clean all affected areas of mother after c-section in order to prevent infection.
A way to dispose of unneeded medical equipment, currently not in use, in order to free up space.
A way to attach the fetal heart monitor to the motherÕs abdomen to increase accuracy of continuous monitoring.
A way to organize and store medical supplies in order to be identified quickly.
A way to notify healthcare workers of empty IV bags in order to ensure timely exchange.
A way to transport removed tissue from the operating room to decrease contamination risk.
A way to encourage contraceptive use in order to avoid the complications associated with un-spaced pregnancies.
A way to maneuver the baby positioning within the uterus before birth to reduce complications.
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What to Know About The Global Health Design Initiative
Program History
GHDI has been working with stakeholders for more than eight years to identify and address global health design challenges. Learn more about our history and core values.
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Since inception, we have worked on projects in maternal health, family planning, minimally invasive surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and more. Explore our past and current projects.
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