Developing an Online, Asynchronous Course on WASH in Healthcare Facilities Restricted; Files Only
Schoendorf, Emily (Spring 2023)
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Abstract
Background: In 2021, 1.7 billion people globally were served by healthcare facilities (HCF) that lacked basic water services, putting them at greater risk of infection when receiving care. Though knowledge about the need for safe hygiene practices to reduce morbidity and mortality of patients has existed for centuries, it was not until 2015 that the alarm was raised globally regarding the lack of adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in HCF. Seeing a need to educate practitioners on the implementation of sustainable WASH in HCF programming, the Center for Global Safe WASH (CGSW) at Emory University has offered a course on WASH in HCF for distance learners since 2020. Course facilitators are seeking to restructure the course so it can be delivered asynchronously to reach a wider network of WASH practitioners. The purpose of this special studies thesis is to develop the content for CGSW’s new asynchronous course offering: WASH in Healthcare Facilities 101: Introductory Short Course.
Methods: Developing the content of WASH in Healthcare Facilities 101: Introductory Short Course involved reviewing the original CGSW distance learning course materials, meeting with course facilitators to determine what materials should be kept, removed, added, or enhanced, and applying best practices for asynchronous adult learning.
Results: The content developed for the new asynchronous WASH in HCF is laid out in four modules consisting of 12 lessons and approximately 180 slides. Each lesson introduces a learning objective, delivers core learning material, and concludes by reiterating key messages related to the learning objective. Activities, reflection questions, and assessments are included within each module for effective adult learning.
Discussion: Malcolm Knowles’ six principles of andragogy were applicable to the design of the new modules, and each principle was integrated within the course. Through the process of designing the new course, it became clear that reach and accountability are among the major barriers to achieving the vision for every HCF globally to have basic WASH services. The course addresses these barriers by providing a flexible asynchronous format to encourage broader course participation and emphasizes accountability and leadership as overarching themes.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Background on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Healthcare Facilities 1
Health Implications of WASH in HCF 2
Global Action on WASH in HCF 3
Background on the Center for Global Safe WASH 5
Purpose Statement 6
Chapter 2: Literature Review 7
Introduction 7
Overview of E-learning and Asynchronous Courses 7
Innovations in E-learning 8
Application of E-learning in Health Education 13
Andragogy 14
Strategies for Effective Instruction in E-learning 18
Internet and E-Learning Globally 22
Conclusion 23
Chapter 3: Methods 2
Introduction 24
Materials 24
Population 27
Planned Deliverables 27
Revision Process 28
Ethical Considerations 29
Chapter 4: Results 30
Overview 30
Module 1 31
Module 2 34
Module 3 37
Module 4 39
Chapter 5: Discussion 42
Application of Knowles’ adult learning principles 42
Accountability and reach in WASH in HC 44
Conclusion 45
Annex A: Salient Features of Slides 46
References 48
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