Arm Position and Blood Pressure Readings: The ARMS Crossover Randomized Clinical Trial
Faulty blood pressure readings can put lives at risk. A new randomized clinical trial shows that commonly used arm positions (lap or side) result in substantially higher blood pressure readings which can lead to false diagnoses and over-treatment. To measure blood pressures accurately, the arm should be supported at heart level. The authors call for clinical […]
Using timeliness metrics for household contact tracing and TB preventive therapy in the private sector, India
Can 7-1-7 help household contacts of tuberculosis patients get started on preventive therapy? In the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, our colleagues at International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease used a mixed-methods approach to assess the feasibility of the timeliness metric in the private sector in Chennai, India. Among 263 index patients, […]
Phone Calls to Overdue Patients with Hypertension – factsheet
This two-page factsheet outlines the key takeaways from the full guide, Guide for Management of Overdue Patients with Hypertension, and is designed as a resource for staff in your hypertension clinic. Other related resources: Designing an optimal digital tool for hypertension and other long-term treatment programs Leading a Good Data Review Meeting – full […]
Leading a Good Data Review Meeting – factsheet
This one-page factsheet outlines the key takeaways from the full guide, Leading a Good Data Review Meeting, and is designed as a resource for staff in your hypertension clinic. Other related resources: Designing an optimal digital tool for hypertension and other long-term treatment programs Guide for Management of Overdue Patients with Hypertension Phone Calls […]
Leading a Good Data Review Meeting
The ultimate goal of a successful hypertension program is to improve blood pressure control at the population level. Establishing regular data review meetings to review program progress using the HEARTS360 dashboard can enhance decision-making and build a culture of quality and accountability for large-scale hypertension programs. Use the following four steps to identify, address, and […]
Change Package: Overdue Patient Management
Program managers of large-scale hypertension programs can use the evidence-based interventions outlined in this new resource from Resolve to Save Lives to better track and manage patients overdue for a visit—and return them to care. Other related resources: Designing an optimal digital tool for hypertension and other long-term treatment programs Guide for Management of […]
Guide for Management of Overdue Patients with Hypertension
In this new guide from Resolve to Save Lives, large-scale hypertension programs can better find patients who are overdue for a health visit and bring them back to care. Reducing loss to follow-up is a leading way to improve hypertension control and reduce deaths from heart attacks and strokes. Phone calls, text messages, and home […]
7-1-7: rapid improvement for early disease detection and response
Introductory brief on the 7-1-7 target, its uses, and how it complements existing tools and assessments.
7-1-7 for Accountability, Monitoring and Evaluation
The simplicity of 7-1-7’s timeliness metrics helps monitor performance, evaluate interventions and document progress with full transparency.
Advocacy as easy as 7-1-7
Clear data based on simple metrics can help any decision-maker understand the need for support, funding or policy change for better epidemic preparedness.
Continuous improvement with 7-1-7
By incorporating 7-1-7 into existing workflows, we can make every outbreak an opportunity to improve how we detect and respond to infectious disease threats.
Why 7-1-7? The evidence behind the global target for containing epidemic threat
Overview of the 7-1-7 evidence base.
Overview of the 7-1-7 Alliance
Introductory brief on the7-1-7 Alliance, the 7-1-7 target, and the Alliance missions.
Digital toolkit
Step-by-step guidance and tools to start putting 7-1-7 to work, in one place.
Github page for DHIS2 hypertension and diabetes control package
Download the new DHIS2 hypertension and diabetes control package—a free, open-source health management data platform developed by DHIS2 and Resolve to Save Lives.
Factsheet for DHIS2 for Hypertension & Diabetes Programs
DHIS2 Tracker is a free, open-source health management data platform developed by DHIS2 and Resolve to Save Lives that program managers can use to monitor large-scale non-communicable disease (NCD) programs. The new version 2.0 integrates hypertension and diabetes care and is optimized for use in busy primary care facilities that manage thousands of patients. DHIS2 […]
Demo site for DHIS2 hypertension and diabetes control package
Demo the new DHIS2 hypertension and diabetes control package—a free, open-source health management data platform developed by DHIS2 and Resolve to Save Lives.
Protéger le Personnel de Santé: Il est Urgent D’agir
Dossier d’information sur la protection du personnel de santé pendant les épidémies.
PMEP Application
Zip file with PMEP application details and documents.
Rapid Outbreak Financing to Prevent Epidemics
An overview of how rapid outbreak financing are crucial to preventing epidemics.
Program Management for Epidemic Preparedness
An overview of program management for epidemic preparedness and how to strengthen health security through shared learning and peer exchange.
PERC Brief
A brief from PERC’s 24,000-person survey conducted in 18 African Union (AU) Member States in August 2020 to assess disruptions to essential health services brought on by COVID-19.
PERC Briefing on Economic Burden of COVID-19
A brief from PERC’s 24,000-person survey conducted in 18 African Union (AU) Member States in August 2020 to assess the household-level economic burden of COVID-19.
Prévention des Épidémies Ce que les Communautés, les Pays et le Monde Peuvent Faire Pour Progresser
Fiche d’information sur les actions clés pour faire progresser la prévention des épidémies.
Prévenir Les Épidémies Comment les Communautés, les Pays et le Monde Peuvent S’impliquer
Fiche d’information sur les actions clés pour prévenir les épidémies.
Considérations Liées au Développement d’un Institut National de Santé Publique (INSP)
Ensiegnements et recommandations tirés des travaux menés par Resolve to Save Lives et l’Association internationale des instituts nationaux de santé publique conjointement avec des partenaires dans de nombreux pays.
How ready is your country for the next epidemic?
Guidance on identifying your country’s readiness score for country-level epidemic preparedness.
Letter to Congressional Leaders
A letter to US congressional leaders urging the extension of paid sick leave benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Developing the 2024 National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) Annual Operational Plan (AOP)
An overview of the process of developing the 2024 National Action Plan for Health Security Annual Operational Plan in Nigeria.
NAPHS Tracker
“An overview of how the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) Tracker enables data-informed decision-making to streamline NAPHS management and financing.”