1. We succeeded and have experience in the processes of deficit definition and measurement using the sequential supply availability surveys. The quality of these surveys is being further developed.The donation from EFG-Hermes became available after the team made a comprehensive survey about the deficits of the hospital. Accordingly, the team formed an estimated budget for the needs of the hospital in terms of supplies of infection control.
2. Regarding fundraising: A partnership between Nahdet El Mahrousa (represented by ELT- Egyptian Liver Team) Patient Doctor New Era (PDNE) in terms of searching for donors and sponsors for a common project. The project had two components:a. A media campaign to spread the awareness about HCV infection to the general public (postponed)b. An infection control program for Kasr Al Aini hospital, involving delivering adequate supplies to the hospital, training the hospital staff to enhance their knowledge, attitude and behavior and supervision of the implementation of infection control measures
3. The team now gained a wide range of experience in terms of supply purchasing decisions and processes.
4. The team established a system for supply delivery for the hospital and subsequent follow up of the use of these supplies:a. The first supplies were delivered in September 2007 including disposables & fixed assets, mainly based on the data collected with regard to the hospital deficits in August 2008. Details were provided in the first quarterly technical and financial report.b. A second delivery of supplies was done in February 2008, based on the data collected about the deficits in the end of January.
5. The team done a situational analysis as a first step in the initiation of the supply management improvement project.
