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Kelly Mackey
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The document summarizes a collaboration between the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio and St. Raphael's Hospital in Tanga, Tanzania to improve healthcare. Key accomplishments include establishing a nursing school, upgrading surgical equipment, and sending medical teams. Upcoming work includes sending a third container of supplies, addressing power outages through backup generators or solar, and improving water infrastructure. The partnership aims to build sustainable healthcare capacity.

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Episcopal Diocese of Ohio www.dohio.org TANGA HEALTH PROJECT A Collaboration with St. Raphaels Hospital and the Diocese of Tanga
Historical Relationship Relationship dates back to the early 1970s In June 2009, Brendan Knoblauch traveled to region to rekindle relationship and seek out companion projects It was the relationship formed with Dr. Damian Mpundu, Medical Superintendent of St. Raphaels that helped move the project forward
Diocesan Building Built in 1970s Through Partnership
Dr. Damian Mpundu Medical Superintendent St. Raphaels Hospital
About St. Raphaels One of three hospitals in Diocese of Tanga Located in Korogwe (population 44,000) in the central part of the Tanga coastal region 68 bed hospital with 8+ single story buildings offering services to men, women, and children Services include obstetrics, surgery, pharmacy, laboratory, HIV treatment/clinic, and general health
Tanga health project summary
Building a Sustainable Project Strategy was founded upon building sustainable capacity through investments in equipment and training Investments were leveraged for further funding and support from Korogwe Town Council Dohio worked to involve medical professionals, hospitals and schools in the project Partnership with MedWish International and Brothers Brother helped with the shipment of medical supplies
Key Accomplishments John Ramadani School of Nursing formed with over 100 students enrolled in nursing assistant program Recently received certification to begin a certificate nursing program that will address the nursing shortage New service agreement with Korogwe Town Council approved, providing increased funding for the hospital, including salary support for administrations and other support staff
Lucas Mmole RN Interim Superintendent Nursing School
Key Accomplishments Two containers of medical equipment have been sent, providing major upgrades to their surgical theatre and additional services, supplies, and teaching aids. Surgical theatre now had operating table, theatre lights, life monitors, suction pump, oxygen concentrator, and other surgical supplies. EKG provided is the only one in district and diagnoses can be supported through telemedicine. It also provides an income source for the hospital.
In January 2013 Medical & Engineering Team Larry Mackey, Engineer Linda Heitger, Nurse
In June 2012 Medical & Engineering Team Mary Bower, MD Larry Mackey, Engineer
Medical and Engineering Team The project has grown to include medical, engineering, and other nonprofit professionals. The combined value of a medical professional, offering training on new equipment and an engineer with the ability to set up, troubleshoot, and fix equipment, has been very valuable. Three trips with a medical professional and two trips with an engineering professional have been made.
NEXT STEPS Which ongoing issues will we address next
Third Container in March Will continue our partnership with MedWish and Brothers Brother to send a third container of medical equipment Looking into Dopplers to help monitor fetal heart rates, currently a Pinard horn is used Will work towards a list of other equipment and supplies requested, including an ultrasound
Power at St Raphaels Local utility provides electrical power for the hospital Power source is hydro electric power Random power outages due to aging power infrastructure Scheduled power outages in dry season to conserve water
Impact of a Power Outage If surgery in progress Often called battlefield surgery methods Nurses use cell phones or flashlights to provide light No suction machine to clear surgical field; use pads to mop up blood Difficulty increases greatly putting patient at greater risk No air conditioning and the windows are closed
Potential Power Projects Surgery suite backup power Backup power for St. Raphaels campus Solar power projects for various buildings
Water Infrastructure Community well that provides water for hospital, Diocese offices, church, and a number of homes of hospital and Diocese personnel Well is at bottom of hill Hillside has a number of pit latrines in place Potential source of contamination to well Water distribution system is old and needs to be upgraded (plastic pipe instead of galvanized steel)
Fundraising and Awareness Started a blog to share stories and efforts with over 1,000 views since creation in December. Dr. Damian Mpundu and Lucas Mmole RN will be coming in March 2013 to help garner support. Several parishes will hold events to drive fundraising and awareness, and our most effective efforts thus far have been through parishes and word-of-mouth. Will work with MedWish, Diocese of Ohio, and local media to get the word out through other channels.
Continue to follow our story at www.TangaOhioConnection.Wordpress.com
BACK UP SLIDES More details as questions may arise
Power Projects for St Raphaels Backup power for surgery suite Provide backup power to supply surgery suite when outage occurs Battery backup would require less maintenance but larger up front costs Generator less up front costs but significantly more maintenance Fuel, oil change, filter change, overhauls, etc.
Solar Power for Buildings Solar power for entire hospital very expensive Break down project into smaller solar projects that power lights, etc in individual buildings Smaller power requirements easier to fund smaller projects Eventually interconnect buildings as more buildings are converted to solar.
Potential Water Projects New well located away from sources of contamination Alternative to connect to city water system New water distribution system Piping Storage tanks Filter & sanitation of water supply Increase supply capacity

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Tanga health project summary

  • 1. Episcopal Diocese of Ohio www.dohio.org TANGA HEALTH PROJECT A Collaboration with St. Raphaels Hospital and the Diocese of Tanga
  • 2. Historical Relationship Relationship dates back to the early 1970s In June 2009, Brendan Knoblauch traveled to region to rekindle relationship and seek out companion projects It was the relationship formed with Dr. Damian Mpundu, Medical Superintendent of St. Raphaels that helped move the project forward
  • 3. Diocesan Building Built in 1970s Through Partnership
  • 4. Dr. Damian Mpundu Medical Superintendent St. Raphaels Hospital
  • 5. About St. Raphaels One of three hospitals in Diocese of Tanga Located in Korogwe (population 44,000) in the central part of the Tanga coastal region 68 bed hospital with 8+ single story buildings offering services to men, women, and children Services include obstetrics, surgery, pharmacy, laboratory, HIV treatment/clinic, and general health
  • 7. Building a Sustainable Project Strategy was founded upon building sustainable capacity through investments in equipment and training Investments were leveraged for further funding and support from Korogwe Town Council Dohio worked to involve medical professionals, hospitals and schools in the project Partnership with MedWish International and Brothers Brother helped with the shipment of medical supplies
  • 8. Key Accomplishments John Ramadani School of Nursing formed with over 100 students enrolled in nursing assistant program Recently received certification to begin a certificate nursing program that will address the nursing shortage New service agreement with Korogwe Town Council approved, providing increased funding for the hospital, including salary support for administrations and other support staff
  • 9. Lucas Mmole RN Interim Superintendent Nursing School
  • 10. Key Accomplishments Two containers of medical equipment have been sent, providing major upgrades to their surgical theatre and additional services, supplies, and teaching aids. Surgical theatre now had operating table, theatre lights, life monitors, suction pump, oxygen concentrator, and other surgical supplies. EKG provided is the only one in district and diagnoses can be supported through telemedicine. It also provides an income source for the hospital.
  • 11. In January 2013 Medical & Engineering Team Larry Mackey, Engineer Linda Heitger, Nurse
  • 12. In June 2012 Medical & Engineering Team Mary Bower, MD Larry Mackey, Engineer
  • 13. Medical and Engineering Team The project has grown to include medical, engineering, and other nonprofit professionals. The combined value of a medical professional, offering training on new equipment and an engineer with the ability to set up, troubleshoot, and fix equipment, has been very valuable. Three trips with a medical professional and two trips with an engineering professional have been made.
  • 14. NEXT STEPS Which ongoing issues will we address next
  • 15. Third Container in March Will continue our partnership with MedWish and Brothers Brother to send a third container of medical equipment Looking into Dopplers to help monitor fetal heart rates, currently a Pinard horn is used Will work towards a list of other equipment and supplies requested, including an ultrasound
  • 16. Power at St Raphaels Local utility provides electrical power for the hospital Power source is hydro electric power Random power outages due to aging power infrastructure Scheduled power outages in dry season to conserve water
  • 17. Impact of a Power Outage If surgery in progress Often called battlefield surgery methods Nurses use cell phones or flashlights to provide light No suction machine to clear surgical field; use pads to mop up blood Difficulty increases greatly putting patient at greater risk No air conditioning and the windows are closed
  • 18. Potential Power Projects Surgery suite backup power Backup power for St. Raphaels campus Solar power projects for various buildings
  • 19. Water Infrastructure Community well that provides water for hospital, Diocese offices, church, and a number of homes of hospital and Diocese personnel Well is at bottom of hill Hillside has a number of pit latrines in place Potential source of contamination to well Water distribution system is old and needs to be upgraded (plastic pipe instead of galvanized steel)
  • 20. Fundraising and Awareness Started a blog to share stories and efforts with over 1,000 views since creation in December. Dr. Damian Mpundu and Lucas Mmole RN will be coming in March 2013 to help garner support. Several parishes will hold events to drive fundraising and awareness, and our most effective efforts thus far have been through parishes and word-of-mouth. Will work with MedWish, Diocese of Ohio, and local media to get the word out through other channels.
  • 21. Continue to follow our story at www.TangaOhioConnection.Wordpress.com
  • 22. BACK UP SLIDES More details as questions may arise
  • 23. Power Projects for St Raphaels Backup power for surgery suite Provide backup power to supply surgery suite when outage occurs Battery backup would require less maintenance but larger up front costs Generator less up front costs but significantly more maintenance Fuel, oil change, filter change, overhauls, etc.
  • 24. Solar Power for Buildings Solar power for entire hospital very expensive Break down project into smaller solar projects that power lights, etc in individual buildings Smaller power requirements easier to fund smaller projects Eventually interconnect buildings as more buildings are converted to solar.
  • 25. Potential Water Projects New well located away from sources of contamination Alternative to connect to city water system New water distribution system Piping Storage tanks Filter & sanitation of water supply Increase supply capacity