Table 1 WHO task shifting recommendations included in the desk review
From: The development of task sharing policy and guidelines in Kenya
WHO recommendation number | Area of focus | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
#1 | Strengthening task sharing | Implementing a task shifting approach is recommended in countries where access to healthcare services is limited due to health workforce shortages |
#3 | National harmonization | A nationally endorsed framework is recommended for countries opting to implement task sharing |
#16 | Types of task sharing | Countries that implement a task sharing approach should adopt task sharing models that are best suited to the context |
#17 | Efficient referral systems | There should be efficient referral systems in place to facilitate implementation of task sharing and the health workforce should be trained to use the referral systems appropriately |
#18 | Safe and effective delivery of clinical tasks by non-physician clinicians | Some clinical tasks can be conducted effectively by trained non-physician clinicians |
#19 | Safe and effective delivery of clinical tasks by nurses and midwives | Nurses and midwives can undertake HIV clinical services including ART initiation and management |
#20 | Safe and effective delivery of HIV counseling, education, and other services by community health workers (CHWs) | CHWs and PLWHIV can provide HIV services in health facilities and community settings |
#21 | Self-care and support for others by people living with HIV | PLWHIV can be empowered to take responsibility for their care and also support their peers |
#22 | Task shifting of diagnostic and dispensing services | Pharmacy, laboratory professionals, and non-clinical staff such as record managers and administrators can provide health services and should be included in task sharing |