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COMMENTS Maluti<br />
Problems affecting daily delivery of quality STI. Recommendations to improve <strong>the</strong> situation. Action Plan<br />
Shortage of drugs Need for staff training on STI, HIV counseling and screening Consult with dispensary for drug supply<br />
Lack of equipment (specula, dildos etc) Increased staffing Involvement of supervisors on clinic problems<br />
Contacts not coming for treatment Regular drug supply Improved clinic structure (building)<br />
Blood not taken to <strong>the</strong> lab (transport problems) Supply of equipment Staff training to improve service delivery<br />
Lack of privacy in <strong>the</strong> consultation room Regular supervision and discussion of problems Transport provision<br />
Staff shortage Appropriate building for privacy Have STD awareness day<br />
Scope limits performance (*clinics run by staff nurses) Staff to follow guidelines<br />
No training on STD Health education on male patients<br />
No blood testing facilities Contact tracing<br />
No visiting doctor and refereed clients do not comply<br />
*gender issues*<br />
No policy for blood collection<br />
*no problems*<br />
COMMENTS Umzimkhulu<br />
Problems affecting daily delivery of quality STI. Recommendations to improve <strong>the</strong> situation. Action Plan<br />
Shortage of drugs Staff training on STD management Effective transportation of specimen<br />
Staff shortage Treat after hours as well Training on speculum examination<br />
Contacts not coming back Community awareness Training on HIV/AIDS counseling<br />
Inadequate equipment (dildos, specula and lights) More drugs available Drug recording to be improved<br />
Shortage of transport (affecting blood transportation) Supply of equipment Develop slips in local language<br />
Nurses not trained on STD management Home visits to follow up on clients Develop IEC material in local language<br />
Partner notification cards not available Clinic supervisor to be more involved in <strong>the</strong> running of <strong>the</strong> clinic Supply condocan<br />
Lack of privacy Keep blood register to ensure follow up<br />
Inadequate use of guidelines Plan to transport drugs more effectively<br />
No policy for blood taking IEC in local language<br />
IEC material not in local language Sister in charge to educate o<strong>the</strong>r nurses on syndromic management<br />
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