First Aid Ambassador Program for Secondary Schools
CAP First Aid Ambassador Program in secondary schools aims to empower students with essential first aid skills, promote safety awareness, and foster a culture of health and well-being within the school community. The program also seek to improve learning experiences and provide quality education by building students capacity with the necessary skills to manage minor injuries and retain injured students in class. CAP begins by identifying enthusiastic and responsible students who will serve as First Aid Ambassadors. These students undergo comprehensive first aid training conducted by certified instructors, covering topics such as CPR, basic wound care, choking response, emergency response protocols, referral, mental and emotional support. CAP tailored the training to the age group of the First Aid Ambassadors, ensuring it’s engaging and accessible.
Upon Completion, First Aid Ambassadors serve as peer educators and advocates for first aid practices and manage casualties within the school. These ambassadors will be trained to organize and lead workshops, demonstrations, and awareness campaigns to educate fellow students and staff on basic first aid techniques and emergency preparedness. With the oversight of CAP and the administration, these ambassadors will also be responsible for maintaining first aid kits in key locations around the school, ensuring they are well-stocked and accessible. These capacity building activities and hands-on role will not only reinforce their own skills but also cultivate leadership and teamwork abilities. By nurturing a generation of confident and capable young first responders, the First Aid Ambassador Program will contribute to a safer and more prepared school environment, ultimately promoting health and well-being among students and staff.
“Nurse Excellence Awards Program”
In order to combat burnout and maintain the motivation of nurses as they provide care for the substantial patient population in Liberia, Collaborating Against Poverty (CAP) Liberia has developed and is implementing the “Nurse Excellence Awards Program” in more than three facilities in Montserrado County, Liberia. This program, established in 2022, prioritize training and education for nurses, focusing on communication skills, empathy, and patient-centered care.
To enforce these, CAP conducts regular workshops and seminars to developed and enhance nurses’ abilities to listen actively, understand patient perspectives, and adapt care approaches based on individual needs and preferences. By building nurses’ capacities and providing these necessary tools and knowledge, they can cultivate stronger relationships with patients built on trust, respect, and effective communication skills. The program also recognizes and celebrates the achievements of nurses in district #3, Montserrado County, by honoring those who have demonstrated clinical excellence, high levels of patient satisfaction, outstanding leadership, and community service.
In addition to our nurse-focused training, the program also incorporates patient education components to empower individuals in their healthcare journey. Educational resources have been developed to inform patients about their rights, responsibilities, and the importance of communication in the nurse-patient relationship. The program equips patients with strategies to effectively engage with healthcare providers and express their concerns or preferences. Our Nurses Excellence Award program not only fosters patient’s participation but also contributes to a more collaborative and respectful healthcare environment where patients feel valued and understood.
CAP team regularly evaluates and refines the project in partnered facilities. Our Implementation strategies include pilot testing in select units or departments to assess the effectiveness and gather feedback from both nurses and patients. CAP uses quantitative measures such as patient satisfaction scores and qualitative assessments through interviews or focus groups to evaluate the program impact and identify areas for improvement.
Exceptional nurses who provide outstanding patients’-care are recognized and rewarded in various healthcare facilities. These remarkable individuals received not only accolades such as beautiful sculptures, Honoree pins, and certificates, but also international recognition for their remarkable achievements.
For the past two years, 90% of our nurses have reported positive results. Meanwhile, more than 98% of patients receiving treatment at our partnered facilities have reported receiving increased attention and proficient care from nurses. At the facility level, health administrators have observed an increase in community health-seeking behavior, as evidenced by a higher number of patients seeking care at the Pipeline Health Center in 2023 compared to previous years.
